Russell Sivey Poet Verse

Through Heaven's Gates

Into the heavens is where we go after we pass away
The golden shimmering light comes and encompasses us
All our family that died before we did is there today
To share the joys of heaven and the love we all possess

Russell Sivey

Entrant into Nathan D.'s "Best of the Best - poem " contest

4/4/2012

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Mitch White May 2, 2012 at 6:37 AM Simply stunning, congrats for your win.

Andrea Dietrich March 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM Big congratulations here, Russell. Can't believe I missed this "heavenly" poem of yours.

Carol Sunshine Brown March 27, 2012 at 5:18 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Russell. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM congrats Russell on a dynamic win for this lovely write on the great beyond.. enjoyed the shimmering light comes.. immensely defined ..luv..

Gwendolen Song March 26, 2012 at 6:12 PM Hip hip HORAY!! Hip hip HORAY!!! Congrats on your deeply spiritual write AND its success, Russell. Tickled pink for you! Gwendolen

Sara Kendrick March 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM Congrats on your winning work..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara

Joann Grisetti March 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM Congratulations, Russell, on a beautiful poem and a well deserved win.

Debbie Guzzi March 26, 2012 at 3:34 PM Love eternal! Congrad's on your winning write! Light & Love

Joyce Johnson March 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM Beautiful work. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Ralph Taylor March 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM Congrats on your win, Russ. Great job. Nice going. Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire March 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM Russell, I'm really counting on reuniting with family members in God's light. Such a beautiful poem! Congratulations on taking second place. Love, Carolyn

Gwendolen Song March 24, 2012 at 2:19 PM This is heavenly! I believe in each and every word you have written...I think when we all get to heaven, you should run as president of the poetry club!..Of course you'll have to run against David...you DO play a stringed instrument, right?...that'll improve your chances! A wonderful entry, Russell...Gwendolen

Jack Horne March 24, 2012 at 8:16 AM love this uplifting piece, my friend

Gautami Phookan March 24, 2012 at 5:13 AM This is a beautiful thought and I've always believed in it. Good luck in the contest, Caroline would surely love this.. and Russell, saw your mail today,( no internet for 3 days here) thanks for clearing the doubt regarding the syllable count!!

Nette Onclaud March 24, 2012 at 2:43 AM rendering such joy through your words written on such an artistic canvas, russell.. heavenly!... wishing you you success with huggs! :)