One Chapter Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

One chapter in the book of life
draws to its close; the body dies.
And some will find to their surprise
That their beliefs were based on lies.

False explanations which were rife
Proliferating like spring weeds
in an attempt to meet the needs
of all the different warring creeds

Leading to schisms and to strife
As each instead only they
knew the full truth. So they could say
that their way was the only way.

For man to gain eternal life.
Though they thought they were correct
and taught adherents to accept
That after death they could expect.

Depending, how they’d led their life.
Their due reward or punishment
The lessons taught with good intent
were held to be sufficient.

Although they all believed they knew.
The truth was known to very few
and only those who held the view.
A single lifetime would not do.

For each immortal soul to learn
the needed lessons each in turn
Which would enable them to earn
sufficient merit to return.

From whence they came the final goal
To combine with the oversoul.
Released from any earthly role
just one part of a perfect whole.

1-Nov-08
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