Paradise

A misbegotten son 
becomes a misunderstood man
that does not tow the line 
and is the blacksheep of the Family.

Time moves slowly 
and no one seems to notice 
as he tries to make Paradise,
having touched it once 
and finding she was only faking
making him think it was real.

Maybe one can only
catch a glimpse of Paradise ?

May God forgive him 
for what he tried to make
and let those who love him
forgive him.

Paradise is not to be made,
it awaits,
in love and faith,
in a child's laughter,
in hugs and vows to a special one.
It is all around,
but you must open your eyes
to waves crashing on the beach,
to a walk down a snow covered lane,
it is in the animals scurrying about,
it is in the laughter on a holiday
or in the tears at a wedding.

Don't be fooled he writes to others,
Paradise awaits.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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December 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Mark. Love and blessings, Carol
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July 16, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Mark, your wonderful poetry from years ago still here at the Soup. But where are you. Come back please. Love, Carol
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