Perspectives of Heaven

To my senses it’s a castle built of glass and burning light. 
An endless hall of alabaster where angels soar in flight.
Surrounded by rich gardens; cool grass and perfect breeze.
Saints attired in silken robes who live in perfect ease. 

To my mind it is beyond all space and lies outside of time.
All beings pledged to holiness attuned in perfect rhyme. 
Infinity -the teardrop- of perfect love sublime. 
No form is required, yea, the will is pure and prime. 

To my heart it is a presence, the comfort of a touch,
Knowing my creator loves me; is it not always such?
It is, though surely, you’ll agree that paradise will come,
When one can gaze upon the face and heart where love flies from. 

And clearly it is evident that the elements don’t align,
O my soul it doesn’t matter! I still seek the divine. 

9 September 2018

Written for "Describe Heaven" contest sponsored by Faraz Amjal
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ajmal Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 2:53 AM
Your last two lines have certainly touch my heart and although your whole poem was beautiful but these two lines are going to be my favorite, many congratulations on your wonderful win in the contest, good luck and have a really nice day
F. Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 8:38 PM
Thank you, and you too!
Roper Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 7:33 PM
Wonderful imagery of heaven, J.I., congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`*
F. Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Congrats to you as well, and thanks!
Gauthier Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Well done, JI. Congrats on your podium finish.
F. Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Thanks!
Mcconnell Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Nice one finely penned JI, showing fine imagery throughout. Have a nice day, Gordon
F. Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:44 PM
Thanks, you too!
Michael Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 9:02 AM
A lovely perspective and probably it is as you described...A nice write my friend...All the best
F. Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:44 PM
Thanks!
Ashley Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 8:36 PM
Your exquisite imagery, with lilting rhythm and perfect rhymes, fills my imagination and my heart with the breathtaking beauty of your 'perspectives of Heaven'. A gorgeous write, J.I. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
F. Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Thank you!
Cunningham Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 8:30 PM
I have seen some great writes for this contest and this is another, well written J.I. Good luck. Tom
F. Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Thanks!
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