Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

How Does a Soul Enter Heaven

How Does a Soul Enter Heaven?

How does a soul enter Heaven?
Suddenly.  Often quietly.  Whole and Complete.
Stepping through the flimsy membrane of time
On scented leaves of healing for the nations
Born from earth’s womb into once blinding glory
Lead along in a mysterious path of crossroads
Detours and mystical coincidence
A struggling bud bursting into full bloom
Beholding for the first time the Anointed face
No longer veiled in holy incense from eye bound eyes.

How does the soul enter Eternity?
Knowing its need for God in finality’s answer
All deliriums answered
In a charismatic kiss
Prodigal rags of empty pits, 
Valleys of compassion left homeless
And piercing arrows of shattered words
Fall away
No Eden’s shame for the unclothed soul
Shining alabaster in luminescent pearls.

How does a soul enter Paradise?
Turmoil – forgotten; Temptation – overcome;
Rejection – forgiven;
Psalms of sweet arias sing reveries
Of prayers prayed, cloaks shared –
A simple cup of water –
The way made straight in a pledged troth
The bridegroom’s betrothal consummated
Eternal sigh beneath trees by the crystal fountain
In the open arms of pure grace.

How does a soul enter Heaven?
To words of welcome – good and faithful servant.

2-4-23

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Stephan McBride February 23, 2023 at 10:45 AM Amen, what a great inspiring poem, with great knowledge and wisdom, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance

John Arthur February 23, 2023 at 4:56 AM Wow, I love tthis. Sorta reminiscent of Dantes inferno, with the passage of the soul into this ethereal plane, its really cool what you've written! Sam Kauffman February 23, 2023 at 9:15 AM Hi John! So nice to meet you. Welcome to the soup! Thank you so much! It is quite an honor to be compared with Milton. Spent a quarter in college studying The Inferno. I really enjoyed thinking about this theme and creating this poem. I am so glad you liked it. All the best. Sending you blessings!

William Kelii Kekaula February 9, 2023 at 7:17 PM An impressive narrative you've crafted, Sam, a worthy effort for understanding eyes that presents a thorough reflection, and a touching conclusion. My compliments and Aloha always, William Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:47 AM Aloha noa'aloha! Mahalo! It was a wonderful theme and a chance for my vision of heaven to stretch its legs. This poem has resonated with so many, it has been an experience of grace on earth. What a blessing!!! I am so happy that these words brought you joy. Sending you blessings! E malama pono. Ke Akua pu.

Andrea Dietrich February 7, 2023 at 7:42 PM wow, I hope this one was a winner. SO nice. Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:42 AM Thank you for your best wishes Andrea! I got so into this theme that I missed the original contest but had the great grace of being able to enter it in one of Brian's contest where it was a winner. So glad you found joy in these lines. Sending you prayers and blessings.

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 7, 2023 at 6:32 PM Sam, I got tears in my eyes reading this wonderful tale of heavenly grace. So beautiful. This is a fave. :) Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:40 AM Evelyn, my friend, I treasure your beautiful and encouraging words. I am indeed honored by your fav. It is sheer joy to share these words with you as we meditate on a heavenly home! Sending you blessings of eternal joy!

Sotto Poet February 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM Sam, Absolutely gorgeous and lyrical language that recalls the unchanging principles of the Faith. Reading this was a very enriching experience. It highlights the brilliance of both your diction and your enthusiasm. I want to one day utter those words and enter the magnificent heaven. Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:36 AM Thank you so much for your gorgeous message Lasaad! Isn't wonderful that we have the same goal - to enter "the magnificent heaven" where we can eternally write perfect poems of praise to our Creator! I am so happy that these words brought you joy! What a blessing! Sending you heavenly blessings of eternal joy!!

John Watt February 6, 2023 at 5:58 PM Beautiful poetic imagery that echoes the eternal promises of Scripture. I most loved "Stepping through the flimsy membrane of time" and "Turmoil – forgotten; Temptation – overcome; Rejection – forgiven". Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. An eternal life of wrongs made right and being in the presence of the Almighty Creator is certainly worthy of our earthly faith. Thank you for writing and sharing these encouraging lines Sam, going in my favs ~ R&R bro Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:31 AM Dear R&R Bro, I had many moments of sheer delight writing this poem. What a wonderful opportunity to meditate on Heaven and our entrance to it. Many of my thoughts came from a retreat I offered based on Revelation. A church wanted a forty five minute retreat on Revelation!!! Yikes! I chose the twenty-third chapter with the river of life and the trees with leaves of healing for the nations. It has become a roadmap for me - a picture to hold close. I am so honored by your fav dear friend. It means so much to me. Thank you for the blessings of your grace-filled feedback. Sending you bunches of blessings!!

Sara Kendrick February 6, 2023 at 11:47 AM Way to go in Brian's contest. Your name is on the list of winners'. Wave the banner high. Thanks for sharing this work. Sara Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:19 AM Thank you so much for your lovely note of congratulations. This original contest, which I missed because I caught so caught up in the theme, brought out so many amazing poems. I was delighted to have a second chance to bring it to the soup! What a wonderful opportunity to think on entering Heaven to the words "good and faithful friend!" Sending you joyful blessings and continued prayers!

Michael Tor February 4, 2023 at 6:45 PM Sam this was a pleasure to read. Your words and creativeness shine in this truth. I long to hear those words and pray that I can reach God's glorious place of Heaven. I feel for the lost that have no clue or desire in this world. God help us all and lead us to his truth and promise. Thank you for sharing Sam. Sam Kauffman February 10, 2023 at 9:14 AM Hi Michael! Please excuse my delay in answering your lovely message. I am behind once again! Can't seem to catch up! When writing this poem I kept thinking about the view of Heaven in the 23rd chapter of Revelation with river of life and the trees with leaves of healing for the nations and, like you, longing to hear "good and faithful servant." I pray for those who "have no clue" or reject the message of hope. Thank you for sitting a few minutes with me as we try to absorb the unabsorbable! Blessings of peace and joy to you my friend!!