Take Me To Nirvana

Take me to Nirvana . . . but wait.
There’s still so much to do right here
in this place, my earthly estate.
To finish, I’ll need one more year.

Or maybe a decade I’ll need!
Take me to Nirvana . . . but wait.
Am I prepared to be freed?
To face death first, then meet my fate?

I think I haven’t a clean slate.
More decades I’ll need – two or three.
Take me to Nirvana . . . but wait.
Will bliss even be greeting me?

My mind can’t fathom such great bliss
in this world so crazed filled with hate.
Yet home is home. I’m used to this!
Take me to Nirvana . . . but wait.

Sept. 20, 2022
for Edward Ibeh's Pick-A-Title, Vol 32 - Poetry Contest
Title #3: Take Me to Nirvana
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Ibeh Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 3:44 PM
You describe indecision so well, Andrea. Amazing work! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Anaya Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Yet home is home. I’m used to this! I Really enjoyed your entry, Andrea! How true is that! Good luck in the contest! Hugs
Baker Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 4:28 PM
I really like your accurate descriptions of the indicision most if not all go through as their time seems to come. The images you paint of our times seem so true. Nirvana, a state of bliss, would be so overwhelming that I would choose to go without regret. We'll never be able to please everyone left behind, so I'd sent blessings and transend. :-) Thanks for sharing your beautiful and eloquent poetry with us my friend. Hugs, Bill
Maverick Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Enjoyable and just the way most humans Will react regarding moving on ' But; yet, if What.' It's not like we have any strong input at That point... God is carrying out His will I Could put duty almost.' For He does give a lot Of what we ask for..Many have for years Said they didn't want anything to do with Him So... He would release you to the opposite Side, they will have chosen just that Anyway '
Maverick Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 11:12 AM
To elaborate, I ask you to look Up Adam Mullally he has songs On you tube, he began after His mother died and was being Taken to hell, her name is Diana Mullally.'
Warlov Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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Mcintosh Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Love it!!! Amazing entry. God bless you with love, Gina
Tor Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 6:53 AM
Your words reflect how many feel Andrea, well written and a wonderful entry for Edward's contest. Be blessed...
May Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 6:02 AM
Time to go, or stay, that is the question, Very nicely crafted Andrea
Leffanta Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Time to go astray, more likely . . . .Aloha!
Cunningham Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 11:45 PM
I think what you write echos in us all but ultimately fate will decide for us. Tom
Hankins Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Nice one, Andrea. I think we all feel pretty much as you do in this poem. Good luck in the contest.
George Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 8:14 PM
When it comes to leaving our corporeal existence, we are all hesitant and we ask for more time to finish our activities here. A beautiful poem Andrea!
Seeker Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Honest to the core! Love this! A fav
Woodrow Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Haha! Love your ‘ but wait’ addendum Enjoyable read :)
Poet Avatar
September 20, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Andrea, you have put together a lovely piece! What stunning vividness! I shared your delight in the refrain. A fave for me. May God bless you!
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