A Stairway In the Sky

I climbed a stairway high into the sky, 
blowing a kiss, I had no tears to cry.
In a moment, all I knew left behind.
On this quest, I felt blessed. Joy I would find.
With a gentle nudge, my feet stepped on air,
enveloped in truth, not fully aware.
God pulled me higher as I reached for light.
Energy and peace, His gifts of insight.
Communing with Him, one with creation, 
unexplainable peace, pure elation.
Warm winds fell silent.Clouds parted for me.
The sun shined down, I breathed eternity.
When I turned back, I envisioned my life,
the glory of dawn, love, heartache and strife.
My time was not done. I had more to do,
to run in the wind and swim seas of blue,
to stumble and fall, then rise up again,
to be a mother, a mentor and friend.
He asked me to love and worship Him more,
forgive, live in grace, find peace and explore.
Following, I promised to seek out the light, 
to pray, live fully and never lose sight
of this time with Him, His love and His face,
the beauty, connection, His perfect embrace.


Inspired by Gail Doyle's blog, September 11, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 9/14/2012 12:14:00 PM
enjoyed reading it! well done
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Date: 9/13/2012 9:44:00 AM
An intoxicating hymn of idealism and beauty; it proves the human spirit endues from age to age ... a majestic insight, and an inspiring write.
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Date: 9/11/2012 9:07:00 PM
wow, this is stunning and inspirational. Hmmmm, this could have been entered into the contest of Gail's she had a long time ago about stairway to heaven!!! It would have been one at the top of the list!
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Date: 9/11/2012 9:06:00 PM
WOW, Rhonda, this is a truly blessed write, a glorious poem of joy and elation! I thoroughly enjoyed this incredibly fascinating write, full of timeless beauty and love! I really enjoyed reading this outstanding piece this evening! I'm truly impressed with this illustrious and creatively written poem, expressing such wonderment! What a stupendous piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 9/11/2012 8:19:00 PM
I feel as though I have been able to look into your soul Rhonda. A beautiful declaration of faith and appreciation of what life means to you. Enjoyed the depth of your words. Love, Elizabeth
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Date: 9/11/2012 7:53:00 PM
I like this a lot, Rhonda! So beautiful. Love, Kim
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