Eternal Embrace

Eternal Embrace

Come 
Wounded pilgrim
Enter
Thru portals never closed
To the eternal embrace
Of the dancing Spirit –
Weary warrior
Take off your armor
Leave your shield at the gates
Of luminescent pearls
Built up on stones of amethyst topaz;
Abide
In the new Jerusalem - 
No confusion –
No chaotic traffic -
Tears banned -
Shadows banished 
In the never ending burnished light -
Peace raised as a standard
Over many mansions 
Beside the crystal river
Flowing at the invitation of the Lamb -
Floating scented leaves with 
Healing for the broken nations
And fractured kingdoms;
Rest
Lay your head
Upon His mighty shoulder
Beneath the trees
With fragrant fruit
That exiled winter never touches;
Never again separation 
By awkward choices
In this eternal chrysalis –
Time unchained;
Meet 
In chanting Psalms of celebration
The voices 
Welcomed here
Before your footsteps 
Entered this city -
Ever living in the eternal smile
Of the Creator’s
Never ending grace.

Amen and Amen!

6/1/20
Sponsor: Regina Riddle
Contest: Heaven
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Watt Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Back to congratulate you for the first place win with this heavenly write (literally!) Your batting avg keeps going up, my friend. Excellent words, very edifying ~ John
Gaul Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 6:16 AM
Faithful poetry stating the quintessential view of religious afterlife couched by virtually all the symbols and biblical references of Western spiritualism. An emotional visualization in great detail. For believers, this is it. Well done.
Mishra Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 4:13 AM
Spiritual words full of hope and faith. I love the heaven you imagine Sam. Congratulations on your win :)
Carber Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Lovely Sam---a #1 in my book!
Trifiatis Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Inspiring outstanding writing that speaks volumes to each illuminated heart my friend, Sam! Certainly, the Lord guides your steps on truth's path! Blessings!
Mcintosh Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Lovely entry! Thank you for entering and congrats on winning. Love and prayers sent your way, Gina
Kauffman Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 10:59 PM
Thank you Regina for this wonderful theme, your sponsorship, your placement and this terrific theme. Such a joy to meditate on Heaven. And it is wonderful to share the vision of other poets - inspiring. Blessings to you.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 8:28 PM
This is a beautiful vision of what heaven will be like Sam. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo
Watt Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:06 PM
So many wonderful biblical promises and phrases here: crystal river, mansions, new Jerusalem, gems, rest, the Lamb, tears banned, and of course, the singing... no way you would leave that one out! And all for the ultimate prize, "the eternal smile / Of the Creator’s / Never ending grace." This blesses my heart, another FAV for me Sam. Thank you ~ John
Hamilton Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 6:28 PM
Such a vivid depiction Sam as revealed in Revelation!
Michael Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 5:48 PM
You surely carry the spirit in your heart...it comes out in the ink...
Cunningham Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 2:41 PM
Amen Sam, the place that we all want to go to when our time is up. Good luck Over Fork Over. Tom
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Thank you Tom. How blessed are we to have a clear picture of our future home. This contest was a wonderful opportunity for all of us to share that vision. Be blessed my friend. Over Fork Over!
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