Heaven

I’ve heard it said that heaven has
Streets of the purest of gold
But what I seek in that great place
Is my mom’s dear hand to hold.

And if my mansion is prepared
With four-score of rooms or more
‘Twill only be of greatest worth
If filled with my friends galore!

For heaven is the home of God
Who is love and all things good
No place for material wealth
As I now have understood.

Instead, the beauty of heaven’s
Not defined by wealth inside.
No, its source of countless allure
Are the souls that there abide.

Sept. 11, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/19/2018 3:05:00 AM
Although your whole poem was filled with immense beauty and imagery but I absolutely love reading the 1st stanza of it, "what I seek in it is my mom s dear hand to hold" this line is going to be my all time favorite, anyways many congratulations on your wonderful position in the contest, good luck and have a really nice day
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Date: 9/18/2018 11:08:00 AM
A fine piece so well written Cindi, bringing the reality of heaven that but more personal. Have a blessed day,Gordon
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Date: 9/16/2018 7:36:00 PM
Wonderful imagery of heaven especially holding hands with mom, Cindi, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`*
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Date: 9/16/2018 1:30:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved podium finish, Cindi. Your first stanza blew me away.
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Date: 9/12/2018 5:20:00 AM
Ah.....this is truly a tribute to the love of your mother, and the love you have for humankind and God. It is beyond words, so I will try no harder here.
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Date: 9/11/2018 9:09:00 PM
Nothing quite like being surrounded by unspoilt scenery - people or nature! Well scribed! Aloha! Rico
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