The Flight
I awake to the dawning of another day
To my knees, I fall and begin to pray
This prayer is different, unlike any before
All of the sudden, a sound outside my door
Upon my feet, I run down the stairs
I open the door, is anyone there
Nothing to be seen, all grows still
Dark clouds gather, the sky is filled
A dark overcast, shadows the day,
Not a hint of light, not one sun ray
All of the sudden, what do I hear?
The sound of a trumpet, echoed my ear
From a distance came a great shout
Graves burst open with spirits in route
The dead in Christ have begun to rise
As legions of souls take to the sky
All of the sudden my feet left the floor
My body floated up and away from the door
All that I held heavy has become so light
The day has come, I am taking my flight
I look to the left, I look to the right
Family and friends taking their flight
I look beneath, and what do I see
People running, falling to their knees
In a sudden, planes fall from the sky
Death comes to many in the blink of an eye
Cars missing drivers, as they flip and flop
Trains without conductors, refusing to stop
Children in search of their missing mother
Wait some are even missing their father
Sisters and brothers, where have they gone
Many seemed to be stranded and all alone
Screams cease, the chaos, no longer I see
Flying through the Heavens, I have been set free
All memories of lost loved ones have been erased
As I stand and look upon my Redeemer’s face
I stand before him in a robe of white
His appearance shines with glorious light
He opens the book and judges us each
Our crown sits before us, just in reach
Judged by our works, each jewel is placed
The numbers vary due to our spiritual race
Did we strive with our best, was the battle long
Did we sit in fear and refuse to stand strong
Did we testify to a wicked and dying world
Did we share the truth, God's holy word
Did we preach the sermon, Jesus is the way
Did we allow our fear to silence our say
Did we stand alone for God at all cost
On our knees did we pray enough for the lost
Did the choices in our life, glorify His Son
Did we turn our backs to His truth and run
Every crown tells it's own story
Each stone representing God's glory
Some with many, some with few
Our reward given as it was due
With our reward placed upon our head
We are now redeemed from among the dead
We no longer have to watch and wait
As our feet step inside the eastern gate
As I look up, what does my eyes behold
Mansions grand and streets of pure gold
Is that grandma, grandpa? I look to see
Their arms opened wide running toward me
Oh how I have missed them, it has been too long
As the choir in Heaven, plays redemptions song
Angels guides us to a throne so bright
The holy seat of God, what a beautiful sight
Angels surrounded the throne shouting holy holy
As the souls in Heaven praised God with much joy
I stood before the throne amazed and in awe
Energized and transformed by the greatness of God
His glory shines as Heavens only light
No nights, only days forever bright
No sin, no sickness, never to grow old
In the arms of loved ones forever to hold
Words can ever explain the beauty of Heaven
So much greater than my mind could imagine
Colors so vibrant, painted by God's own hand
Walls of precious stones surround the land
My eyes can't behold all there is to see
The greatness, the worth, of this great city
Beneath the tree of life, I see my Jesus near
I run to Him, with joy and eyes filled with tears
I fell before Him, on bending knees
I thanked Him for all He has done for me
His arms extended, as He held me so tight
He spoke, my child, you was worth the fight
We walked hand in hand along the crystal sea
Admiring all that He has prepared for me
Paradise in it's beauty, I will forever roam
With my Jesus, My Savior, I am finally home
Written by: Donetta Harless
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Copyright © Donetta Harless | Year Posted 2016
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