A Door Was Opened

I lay there in the darkness,
my life had ebbed away!
I thought the gates of Hell
would soon be on display.

I said that I deserved it,
as the mist rolled over me:
with expectations limited,
I fell down on my knees.

Then a door was opened
and darkness turned to light;
I had a glimpse of Paradise
much to my delight.

This place was heavenly beauty,
peaceful and serene:
In all my worldly travels
such sights I'd never seen!

I heard a quiet murmuring,
"I've chosen you with all your faults,
go back and say what you have seen
and this time don't default."


entry member contest --- and the door opened
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 10:34 AM
ooh a good one, love it xx
Davidson Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Thank you so much for your very kind comment on my poem, "A door was opened." Robert
Eastman Avatar
March 7, 2012 at 12:02 PM
A very enjoyable read... Loved it.
Davidson Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM
sorry I haven't replied sooner but thanks for your great comment. Robert
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 8:54 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Robert. Love, Carol
Beam Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 2:31 AM
good write hope you do well thanks for sharing
Williams Avatar
October 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Great entry, we got them in just in time, there was only two spots left :) Good luck with this creative piece
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