Laura Leiser Poet Villanelle

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Rest In Eternal Peace

Earthly rags are cast away at heaven's gates
We will stand before Him, at His bequest 
Clothed with robes of righteousness or disgrace.

Before the Judgment Seat, He awaits each case
All souls under His scrutiny, to attest 
Earthly rags are cast away at heaven's gates.

Those who lived in His peace, secure and safe
Those who lived in their hate, a bitter death 
Clothed with robes of righteousness or disgrace.

All humankind, every tribe, tongue and race
Called before The Lord, their future set
Earthly rags are cast away at heaven's gates.

Christ on His Throne, beyond time and space
Books are opened, His decrees will be met
Clothed with robes of righteousness or disgrace.

No mortal can escape their destiny and fate
One must trust the Savior, or it will be too late
Earthly rags are cast away at heaven's gates
Clothed with robes of righteousness or disgrace.

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 1, 2015 at 12:57 PM Villanelle has served the purpose. Well expressed Laura. God bless Laura Leiser March 1, 2015 at 1:55 PM Thanks Rajat. I decided to take this poem out of the "Subjects.." poetry contest, because I decided it is too intense for the subject of Peace that they want.

Richard Michael February 28, 2015 at 6:44 AM I myself have gone from naked in disgrace to robed in white as a former addict of almost thirty years and now a drug counselor at a Christian based rehab.Christ truly is the answer that heals! keep writing Laura Leiser February 28, 2015 at 10:19 AM Thank you for your comments, Richard, and I'm moved by your testimony, too! God bless you!

Suburban Lovechild February 28, 2015 at 1:00 AM Interesting that we can go from rags to robes, yet possibly still tilt towards disgrace...let's hope for peace...nice write Laura Leiser February 28, 2015 at 10:18 AM Thank you for your insightful comment. I actually changed my poem to make it more clear and dynamic because of you pointed out something that wasn't clear about it. Thank you again!

Arthur Vaso February 27, 2015 at 10:27 PM I enjoyed this lovely poem! Laura Leiser February 27, 2015 at 10:32 PM Thank you, Arthur, for your kind comment. This was my first attempt at writing a Villanelle, and it was quite challenging!