Heaven And Hell Poem by Valerie Dohren
Heaven And Hell
Heaven...
We speak of doves and cherubims
Of angels chanting mystic hymns
With shimm`ring, swirling mists of night
Enshrouding souls in heav`nly flight
Then wait in hope that all shall find
Eternal peace for humankind -
Beyond the stars, this holy place,
We think to gaze upon His face
Yet here in life my soul is real
Within this heart, to love to feel
The splendour of man`s richest prize
The gift of life, where here it lies
It`s not beyond, but `neath the skies
Reflected in two lovers` eyes
It lingers in their tender kiss
Within their arms entwined in bliss
It`s present in each flow`ring rose
In every living thing that grows
Embracing every baby`s birth
It`s not above, it`s here on earth
And if you look you`ll see it clear
Within the things you hold most dear
Pervading every kindly deed
That satisfies each human need
It`s not a far and distant place
Reserved for those bestowed with grace
Immersed in every single breath
It`s found in life, not after death
And Hell...
The serpent lies in wait, we fear
The pangs of death e`er drawing near
For those whose lives have not been pure
This place, accursed, they must endure
Set deep within the earth`s sweet light
We speak of hell`s eternal night
Engulfing all possessed of sin
So dark, this evil place within
Yet through this broken heart, I know
It`s not some place that lurks below
It`s here in life, in every cry,
In every tear, in every lie
It`s found in every human pain
O`er every evil deed to reign
Concealed in all the things we fear
It`s not beneath the earth, but here
You`ll find it in each starving child
Within each living thing defiled
By man`s foul deeds, it lingers on
`Til every spark of truth is gone
And satan`s gift sure has a price,
The cost is pain and sacrifice
Of love, of joy, of peace divine
In eyes so blind, no more to shine
The devil`s fires don`t burn beneath
The earth, you`ll find no gnashing teeth -
War-torn children will tell you well
Where lash the raging flames of hell!
Heaven and Hell here on earth; so eloquently written in equal form, not many can feel what you feel and still maintain the ability to express it. Thank You Valerie.......
An amazing, brilliant analysis of where we all reside, at various times in our life. This should make people think, long and hard-A tremendous sermon-Amen!
i normally dont go beyond a few stanzas in long poems...but this is an amazing write captivating classical and done in the poetic tradition of masters. you can be proud of this creation...lovely lovely... :) cheers
Thats really good.I enjoyed that.Lilting quality to it.Life is for the living, for sure.
Absolutely brilliant writing! How wonderfully you use the language Valerie.
Wow, right on Valerie! You hit the mark, perfect center; it is here and now, within us, and all around us. A radiant poem of life.
What else can be said this poem says it powefully. Perhaps the Bohemians were right, truth, beauty, freedom and above all things love. These are ideals that exist without the need for fear to suppress and control, but alas people would not be encouraged to think for themselves. Love the way you split the poem so digital, monochrome a reply in terms acceptable to many theists.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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At last! ! ! Common sense prevails... This is so right (to my mind) I scurried within and beneath the bible I had instilled in my brain from an early age(god was my invisible freind) but when I lost my sister after such a painful illness (The bible gave me no comfort whatsoever) I found myself lured by nature in my darkest hours and to hug a tree is a comfort. Not man made books from trees cut down. Sorry if I sound a bit strong but this is how I see it. I respect all religions just choose paganism and nature as the one to which I bow in reverence now.., thank you and as you can see, this write affected me as it is a relief. Karen If my comments are too strong I will not mind if this is removed.. Just had to say.