Heavenly Vision

Within His hands, I see a beautiful vision,
calling each person, to make their decision.

Narrow is the path, that leads to the gate.
Along the way are roadblocks, tainted with hate.

He balances the scales between Heaven and Earth.
We are given a choice, from the moment of birth.

Some people make the decision as they grow old,
to take the wide path and wonder from His fold.

So taken, they are, with each earthly desire,
their souls are consumed with a hellish fire.

Superficial beauty nourishes the sight,
blinding the eyes, so they can't see the light.

Glorious eternity, is held within His hand,
a vision of Heaven, to those who understand.


For  Carolyn's: The Power in Your Hands Contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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McBride  Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Narrow is the path indeed, enjoyed your write, God Bless you
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Hey Karla so good to hear from u ... appreciate your welcome comments on my poetry tonight.. luv writing for contests ..its my thing.. right now am in Italy with my fiance'.. we are getting married on the 22nd.. so am enjoying the sights and sounds of this great country...keep in touch now don't forget my friend..with luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 6:02 AM
This is extremely beautiful..your intro lines are fantastic and draw the reader into the rest of the poem.. with this contest over and no congrats I guess it did not make the winners list but it is a WINNER for its message.. mine did not place either.. thankxxx for your nice comments on my poetry.. I posted a new blog last night with some of our vacation photos... from Hawaii and the Jersey seashore along with my four sons and three grand babies..so cute if u want some island magic.. luv..
Null Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Thank you everyone for the nice comments and congratulations to all of the winners. I loved reading the poems in this contest. So many different takes on the picture. Thank you, Carolyn, for this interesting contest...Karla
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 2:29 PM
good interpretation, Congratulations on your win! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
June 24, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations Karla on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "The Power in Your Hands". Love, Carol
Goff Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 3:44 PM
congrats! Karla! beautiful poem! jimbo
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June 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations on your success in the contest. Iolanda
Fraser Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Karla, this is a terrific take on the picture in Carolyn's contest. Many congratulations on your win >> James
Gorelick Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I really admired this interpretation of the pic. congrats on your success...BG
Johnson Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM
congratulations on a well deserved win. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Karla, all I can say is I love this beautiful flow of rhymes in your couplet, that illustrates the simple truth. So much so, that how could anyone miss the beautiful truth of it flow. Congratulations on your worthy presentation's success. Agape, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Karla, this was indeed a "beautiful vision" as seen through a poet's eyes. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Carolyn will love this one, I believe Karla. Good luck Lady. thanks for your comments.agape, Moses
Spence Sr Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM
This is wonderful. I like the flow of the words and the nature of this poem. It flows with such reverence. Good luck with the contest. Great job! Joseph
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