Waiting For the Perfect World

A perfect world once existed for Adam and Eve
Until rebellious words of a snake managed to deceive.
As their offspring, we inherited the flaw of their sin.
No perfection found today. Look at the mess we're in.

But there has been a promise, one the Shepherd will keep
to those who abide His commandments, He calls His sheep.
In His intended perfect world there will be nothing to fear,
No crime, deceit, or worry, and no need to shed a tear.

Cleansed will be the Earth, renewed with verdant vitality.
All will be righteous, upholding a pure sense of morality
Each husband and wife will cling only to their mate.
There would be no anger cast and no reason for hate.

No blind or deaf, no illness to treat or diseases to claim.
No one will point a finger and say, "You're to blame!"
Loving neighbors wear smiles and laughter will be heard
There'll be no telling of lies and no bitter slanderous words.

Side by side we will live with animals in perfect harmony
and we might be able to hear angel voices in rhapsody.
Dead loved ones will be resurrected; death will be no more.
My faith is that all the prophecies will come true, I'm sure.

And in that perfect world life will once again be Eden's Garden,
A paradise due to Jesus' sacrifice, and by God's merciful pardon.
With no evil in the world, is such peace hard to comprehend?
Have faith in God's Word, and keep enduring until the end.


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February 11, 2016...Perfect World Contest by Catie
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Palli Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 8:23 AM
Hope to meet you there! Wonderful poem.
Lane Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 8:32 AM
That will truly be wonderful. Thank you, Susan.
Allison Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:31 PM
many congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Thank you.
Gupta Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 9:35 AM
A very good poem of perfect world expectations...
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Thank you.
A. Sharma Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:07 AM
Awesome poetry n win Lin.. big congrats!
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:38 AM
Thank you so very much, Upma ;)
Grammatico Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Well done, Lin. Each stanza neatly supports your theme.
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:38 AM
Very nice compliment, Steve. I appreciate it.
Ebbs Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Congrats on your win Lin!
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Thanks a lot, Edward.
Hicks Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 7:46 PM
Great win, and beautiful poem. You went from Good to Bad to Worse and then ... to Perfect! Very cool. Though I think it the perfect world will be much more beautiful than Eden's Garden when it comes :)
Lane Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:37 AM
We can't imagine just how beautiful it will be. Thank you for such nice comments, Timothy.
Gentry Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Lane Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Thanks so much, Susan.
Scars Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 5:47 PM
Lin, I absolutely love where you took this poem about the love of the Lord and His beautiful creation.congrats on your placement :)-luloo *smiles*
Lane Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Thanks a heap. It's a good witness for people to wake up and see what will be. Hugs to ya, Luloo.
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