The Tunnel of Life

"Who knows of life? Not I," he said.
"It would surely not be me.
For I have flown on crippled wings
And never have been free.
I've seen the world from far below
An angel's point of view.
Have not walked where saints have strolled
Or been among the few.
But, I have traveled through the tunnel
Toward the everlasting light.
Felt the warmth and understanding,
For an instant. Yes, that's right.
Heard the music of the heavens.
Almost reached my final goal.
But, a voice kept screaming at me,
Somehow tugging at my soul.
'Come back my love, come back,' she cried.
So desperate was her voice.
'If you go my love, I'm going too.'
"Well, I really had no choice.
I drifted back into her arms.
Felt her tears upon my face.
She thanked the Lord for answered prayers, 
While pulling me from His embrace."

"Who knows of life? Not I." He said.
"It would surely not be me.
But, I've traveled through the tunnel,
And I've glimpsed reality."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcconnell Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 1:45 PM
Nice appraisal of life Robert, well penned indeed, your rhyme is especially good. Keep spilling the ink!
Nehls Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 3:26 AM
Hello Gordon. Thanks for reading this one. I appreciate your comments.... Robert
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:09 PM
sorry for not reading a [poem of yours today. I keep clicking on poems and seeing that they are ones I have already read and i need to hurry and make dinner. Maybe you will have a new one tomorrow. Let me know if I missed any stunners of yours, will you??
Smith Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Dearest Robert... This is one of the most beautiful touching poems Inhaver had the pleasure to read... I literally sit here with chill bumps... Awesome my friend.. Hugs, Arlene..
Nehls Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Well, thank you, Arlene. I'm so happy you stopped by to read it, my friend. Love your comments as always..... Robert.
Davis Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Robert This is such a hauntingly beautiful story of how love can keep life alive and pure. Thank you for the great comment on my Zombie poem.
Nehls Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Thanks so much, Robin, for your comments on this one. I'm always happy to hear from you. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I guess this one slipped through somehow.... Robert.
Kendrick Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 4:45 AM
Great one..One does not want to come back nor are they of this world anymore once they have experienced that trip...This one greatly expresses what that experience is like..Sara
Nehls Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Thank you Sara. Your kind words and comments are well appreciated. Did you experience that trip? If so I'd like to hear about it. I'll be reading some of your poetry very soon. Have a wonderful day. Robert
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 3:20 PM
this is an outstanding poem on the "reality:" that many refuse to accept: that our life is just a very short span of our whole eternal journey. Did this actually happen to you or is totally made up to support your idea? In any event, I love it.
Nehls Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 4:44 PM
So very nice to hear from you again, Andrea. This did not happen to me but many years ago I had a friend that said it happened to him. His story was much like the poem. I certainly accept this "reality," and believed his story completely. It's always nice to hear what you have to say about my poetry. I'm glad you like them. Been working on another sonnet and may submit it tonight. For the love of verse. Robert
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