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Where Is Heaven

WHERE IS HEAVEN? The student: Where is heaven? The teacher: It is in your feet as they walk the path of life. Many souls you'll meet. Be strong. Wear good shoes for the path is long. It is in your hands as you collect loving hearts that touch you deeply. Take off your gloves and handle them gently. It is in your eyes as you see the love-light in others. Remember they're your sisters and brothers. Feel their energy and let them in. It is in your speech Speak quietly and be kind. Remember some people are blind. The student: I thought heaven was in the skies. The teacher: Yes, it is. It is in the beautiful sunset and glorious sunrise, the refreshing rain, the gentle breeze, the floating clouds, and the moon and stars. Look up! The student: Who is there? The teacher: The Great Spirit, the angels, your ancestors, and many children. The student: What does heaven look like? The teacher: It has snow-capped mountains, and green grass, trees with plump peaches, babbling brooks, lovely flowers, and sandy beaches The student: Are there any animals in heaven? The teacher: Yes, there are lions and lemurs, birds and bees, monkeys and donkeys, and Koalas in trees and our old pets who wait to play again with us someday. . The student: Will there be music? The teacher: Yes, of course. You'll hear horns announce your arrival and all the angels singing, harps and flutes, violins and drums, guitars and sitars, and many more. They’ll all be playing as you open the door. The student: Will there be schools? The teacher: Oh yes, heaven’s not a place for fools. It has only the very best of schools. The student: Well, I guess I’m ready. Should I pack a lunch? The teacher: No, you’re not ready. Live your life and love your neighbors. Touch the lonely and help the homeless. Work hard and learn all you can. Pray each day and be grateful. Someday you’ll be a great woman/man. By: Carole O’Terry Duet; Copyright: 5/27/18; “All Rights Reserved”

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Date: 6/27/2018 5:38:00 AM
Exceptionally beautiful and true verses my friend. Those that walk in the Light and embrace love can have a slice of Heaven on earth. A fav.. a true gem...
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Carole Duet
Date: 6/28/2018 11:31:00 PM
Thank you, Robert. Your opinion means a lot to me. Carole :D
Date: 6/6/2018 5:50:00 AM
What a comforting depiction of Heaven from teacher to student. An excellent poem Carole. I particularly love the way you have ended it, Heaven is a gift that one must work towards. A definite fave for me....Maria xxx
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Date: 6/6/2018 11:52:00 PM
Thank you, Maria, and I agree. So glad you liked this one. Carole :D
Date: 6/1/2018 12:40:00 AM
Indeed... "Compassion enables you to reach to the heavens and look through the heart of God."
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Carole Duet
Date: 6/3/2018 10:31:00 PM
Yes, Pashang, I agree. Thanks for commenting. Carole :D
Date: 6/1/2018 12:21:00 AM
An excellent poem filled with wisdom.
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Carole Duet
Date: 6/3/2018 10:29:00 PM
Thank you, Morgen. I'm glad you think so. Carole :D
Date: 5/31/2018 10:37:00 PM
This is a wonderful write Carol :) Heaven is certainly in that teacher's heart :)
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Carole Duet
Date: 6/3/2018 10:28:00 PM
Thank you, Chris, for your very nice comment. Carole :D
Date: 5/31/2018 8:51:00 PM
This is a wonderful inspirational write Carole;I believe we can have a slice of Heaven on earth if we work on our character and pray too! A wonderful description of Heaven; it'll be anything but boring!~Che :)
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/31/2018 9:34:00 PM
Yes, Cheryl. Wouldn't it be great if we got to do all the things we could never do while here on this earth. Thank you for your comment. Carole :D
Date: 5/31/2018 2:30:00 PM
This is beautiful Carole, you are a wonderful teacher..A fav for me!! Lovely...Charlie xx
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/31/2018 9:31:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlies. That means a lot to me. Carole :D
Date: 5/31/2018 9:57:00 AM
A lovely depiction of heaven...you are an ambassador of such divine teachings...love and light...^WW^
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/31/2018 9:30:00 PM
Thank you ^WW^. I do my best. Carole :D
Date: 5/30/2018 8:44:00 AM
Brilliant poem Carole.. Heaven is a place where the heart is at peace... Loved your dialogue..
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/30/2018 6:01:00 PM
Thank you, ZZ. I really appreciate that. Maybe we'll meet in heaven some day. Carole :D
Date: 5/29/2018 5:59:00 PM
Such a sweet creative imagining of heaven. (maybe we won"T need schools. I am wanting Netflix up there!!)
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/29/2018 10:58:00 PM
No schools? Oh no...I'd be out of a job and so would you! lol But for sure we need Netflix. lol Thanks for your sweet comment, Andrea. Carole :D
Date: 5/29/2018 2:55:00 PM
Such wisdom and beauty in this poem. Thank you for sharing, Carole. Elaine
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/29/2018 5:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Elaine. It just "came to me" like so many of them do just like my first poem, "Heaven". In fact, I think it came from heaven rather than from me. Carole :D
Date: 5/29/2018 10:12:00 AM
You make an excellent teacher, Carole! Those who find heaven on earth will be worthy of enjoying heaven in heaven. ~ Regards // paul
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/29/2018 1:48:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting on "Where is Heaven", Paul. You may be right but so many people suffer a hell on earth through no fault of their own. Therefore, I pray they will find peace, love and sustenance there. Carole :D
Date: 5/29/2018 7:48:00 AM
I enjoyed this very much. I like your discription. Whatever Heaven/Paridise is, I have no concern for I know my Savior will be there. I expect one day we will meet there in person and we can compare notes and poems. I wrote a piece called “Human Hands” that I think you would appreciate.
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/29/2018 2:18:00 PM
Thanks for reading and commenting on "Where is Heaven", Richard. I see that you are a Christian too. I read "Human Hands" by-the-way and really enjoyed it. Such a comforting poem. Carole :D
Date: 5/28/2018 5:28:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this spiritual and thoughtful dialogue..well written, Carole.
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/28/2018 1:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay. I'm so glad you enjoyed "Where is Heaven". Carole :D
Date: 5/27/2018 10:49:00 PM
Heaven is the promised land, the land of Israel, the and of Jerusalem. The land of peace, The best schools and thus no fools there, beautiful rendition of the truth!
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/28/2018 12:19:00 AM
Thank you for reading and for your lovely comment, Arthur, but I'm not sure I'd call Israel or Jerusalem the "land of peace". In my bible it says that there will be a "new earth"in which there will be peace though and perhaps since the lion and the lamb will live in peace maybe the Israelis and the Palestinians will too. Different people and/or cultures define the "promised land" in different ways. So then what is the "truth"? I believe we are ALL God's children (at least at birth) but we all stray which then leads us to the necessity for and hope of forgiveness.
Date: 5/27/2018 7:35:00 PM
When you get there, don't waste any time looking for me. I chose the path of least resistance. It doesn't lead to the "streets of glory" Sweet write, Carole:)
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Carole Duet
Date: 5/27/2018 10:47:00 PM
Thank you, Danny, but I know that's not true. You better be there so I can at last meet you.

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