Going To Heaven? Poem by Ray Hansell

Some people think they have
An automatic pass to heaven
But so much depends
On how you've been living

Have you been good or bad
Or have you been real clean
Have you been nice to people
Or have you just been mean

Did you lend a helping hand
To someone in need
Did you share your wealth
Or did you show your greed

Did you say a prayer
For those living in pain
Did you give someone shelter
From the driving rain

Have you helped a stranger
Looking for nothing in return
Did you stop to listen
Thinking maybe you might learn

Did you pass on wisdom?
When it was needed most
Have you always been
A kind and gracious host

If you lived your life
With a helping hand
Then I feel one day
In heaven you will stand


5-20-06/RJH