A Bit of Heaven

Here in summer’s languor, no words could ever tell
Beholding beauty such as this, would cause the tongue to swell
Where the slopes of other valleys, or longing lakes afar
The heart feels quiet sympathy, they cannot compare as well

So overcome with majesty, and tranquil peaks of snow
The stillness of a mirrored lake, unlike I have ever known
If heaven could be so beautiful…Dear Lord, please take me now
If heaven’s gate, is such as this, I would not hesitate to go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carrie
Phookan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM
A beautiful picture of heaven here.Many Congrats Carrie on your big win. Love,gautami
Mannan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 3:28 AM
Your bit of heaven is really heavenly. many congrats Carrie.
Gorelick Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM
You ended our piece with such beauty...congrats on your 1st place. BG
Freeman Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM
A classic Carrie, especially those last two lines. Great to see you at the top with this lovely poem, Carrie. Congratulations on your special entry. Agape, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Congrad's on your fine verse winning! Light & Love
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April 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Surely heaven is the most beautiful of all places, but the scene in this photo is how I often imagine it, Carrie. Congratulations on your first-place win. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Horne Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Many congrats on being number one, Carrie : )
Sweetheart Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Congrats Carrie on your first place win in John's contest with this perfect poem ... enjoy your top spot with luv.. awesome as always..luv..
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Mega congratulations on your first place win Carrie (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles
Ronthorpe Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Excellent. Congrats
Johnson Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Some of our Earthly beauties must compare to Heaven's or Heaven will be to dazzling to look upon. Congratulations Carrie.
George   Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Carrie. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Lainie
Muzzey Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on 1st place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Caryl
Haick Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM
This is so hauntingly beautiful, Carrie! Your imagery is powerful in this poem which I call a Prayer, really. Have a great weekend! Love, Annalise
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April 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Wonderful write on the contest photo Carrie!Best wishes---kashinath
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