Paradise
Paradise is here on earth
Do u believe thats true?
Do the slums of India
Seem like paradise to you ?
But to those that live there
Its paradise i 'm sure,
Because they are alive
Though very very poor
In my minds eye paradise
Is a sea of azure blue
Sand the colour of fine gold
Can you see it too?
But paradise is anywhere
That you'll allow it to be.
Because paradise means many things
Open your eyes and see.
Can you see the beauty of the trees
Their limbs that sway to and fro
The leaves that cover many a nest
Until its time for birds to go
Can you see it in a child's face
When it smiles and looks around
The wag of a dog's tail
When he hears his masters sound
Paradise are all of these
It everywhere we are
Just have to realise ourselves
And open up our heart.
The feel of wind about your face
These things are sent by god
For us to see paradise
In every step we've trod.
So stop, look, listen
Is this paradise you see
Or just a noise and bad smells
Too much traffic you'll agree.
But to many this is paradise
Not just a pretty site.
Cos they have work and money too
Wont have to starve tonight.
But to me paradise
Would be getting to know you
After so many years apart
I'm sure it's time we do.
Copyright © Seren Roberts | Year Posted 2012
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