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Second Childhood

This epitaph— the grave beats with silence betweeen the lines, signature of me be read Now a second childhood's play— for heaven was created before death.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 8/1/2024 2:06:00 PM
Those who die in faith will one day enjoy a beautiful heaven of eternal youth and vitality. Very creative poem. The ending really captivates.
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Date: 7/30/2024 3:26:00 PM
I like this idea. Childhood forever.
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Date: 7/27/2024 10:49:00 AM
That last line is so very powerful dear paige! I have never tried this form but somehow it sounds like one worth looking at or trying, from your poem i see that! You are such a sincere and creative soul! Pleasure reading this! Sending you light always
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Date: 7/26/2024 12:46:00 PM
Nicely done.. you play with words really well..
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Date: 7/25/2024 2:10:00 PM
Yes heaven is eternal and I know we have all been to it before!
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Date: 7/24/2024 9:06:00 PM
Good job writing this Rubai. The words are spiritually captivating.
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Date: 7/24/2024 5:46:00 PM
Wow…love for heaven was created before death!
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