Heaven's Doorway

This long journey has lasted a lifetime.
And I’ve stopped many times on the way.
Taken detours I’m not very proud of.
Some that led me a little astray.

Now my travels have all been concluded.
I have finally reached the last door.
Will my spirit be cleansed as I enter?
Like the ocean waves clean up the shore.

There’s a peacefulness floating around me.
A strange mist that obscures a clear view.
And a light up ahead shining toward to me.
Like a signal that’s coaxing me through.

There’s a warmth that surrounds me so sweetly.
And it’s lifting me close to the light.
I am not really sure how I know it.
But I feel I will soon be all right.  

While I stand to be judged for my actions.
I recall all the good and the bad.
All the love that I gave and was given.
Every sorrow that I ever had.

Will I be reunited with loved ones? 
Are they waiting on the other side?
Do they know that I’m coming to join them?
For this final and ultimate ride.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 9/28/2023 3:55:00 PM
Nicely penned. So enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 6/7/2012 2:37:00 PM
Oh my goodness!...A Queen of rhyme,whos heart beats with mine....I will def have to come back to read futher words from your heart.<3 I have only read 3 poems,and I'm making you a FAV... I can just feel it :o)
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/7/2012 4:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Dan! I really appreciate it! Especially in view of your beautiful poem. I look forward to reading your poems as well ...Samia
Date: 6/5/2012 6:31:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in Gail's contest Samia. Love, Carol
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/5/2012 8:58:00 AM
Hi Carol, Thank you very much! :)
Date: 6/4/2012 8:55:00 AM
Samia, congrats on your great win, excellent..David
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/4/2012 9:20:00 AM
Hey David, Thank you so much! :)
Date: 6/3/2012 7:59:00 PM
An excellent win...Congrats!
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/3/2012 8:01:00 PM
Thank you so much Caleb! I really enjoyed your poem in this contest ...Samia
Date: 6/3/2012 7:46:00 PM
nicely done Samia..congrats on your win
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/3/2012 7:49:00 PM
Thank you very much Joseph! :)
Date: 6/3/2012 6:59:00 PM
Glad to see this on the list, sweetie. BIG congrats on your win.
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/3/2012 7:02:00 PM
Hey Andrea, Thank you so much! Your poem in this contest was very beautiful ...Samia
Date: 6/3/2012 6:28:00 PM
samia, Congratulations with your beautiful "HEAVEN'S DOORWAY” entry in Gail's contest. God Bless. ~always :-) PD
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/3/2012 6:32:00 PM
Thank you very much PD! I really appreciate it! :)
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/3/2012 6:28:00 PM
Hi Gail, Thank you so much. I really felt this poem a lot so I am glad that you liked it and thought it was good enough for a win! :)
Date: 6/1/2012 6:16:00 AM
Enjoyed this. I think you beat mine. The glory of the Sacrifice is heaven's doorway opens up in this life.
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 6/1/2012 6:50:00 AM
Hey Michael, I'm so glad you liked this poem. Oh how I hope that doorway opens for me! LOL Thank you Michael. :)
Date: 5/27/2012 7:30:00 PM
When you finally DO get to that doorway- don't ask so many questions! Just GO! Kidding, this is an exquisite entry for the contest- GL to you, though I don't think you'll need it!
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 5/28/2012 7:34:00 AM
LOL - I think you may be right Amy! I should just GO! Why give them a chance to say NO! LOL Thank you very much! :)
Date: 5/26/2012 5:18:00 PM
You left it a question and that was fine!! I am sure for you they will be there!! I think for nearly everyone, the loved ones are waiting on that other side. Nicely described, samia.
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Samia Ali Salama
Date: 5/26/2012 6:23:00 PM
Hi Andrea, Yes, I had to leave it as a question. I hope you are right. Thank you very much. :)
Date: 5/22/2012 6:57:00 AM
Yes I belive they are waiting for you on the other side....Like this poem alot Samia, thank you for sharing it. - Have a lovely day. - oxox Anne-Lise
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Date: 5/22/2012 7:04:00 AM
Hey Anne Lise, Thank you very much! My love to you! :)
Date: 5/21/2012 2:01:00 PM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this Monday afternoon Samia Ali. I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful fun loving week and keep the old pen flowing. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/21/2012 3:14:00 PM
Hey Carol, You are so very kind to me. I do appreciate your words and love and return the love back! :)
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