So, where is Heaven?

So, where is Heaven, where is hell,
within bright fields, or gong of bell?
Yet I believe that Hell's a place,
that spews its darkness, with no face.
Exuding terror ...silent screams,
yet no one's there in nightmare's dreams.
In loneliness, its garment sticks,
where thorns will tear and no clock ticks

Eternal darkness drips like glue,
and sticks to skin that's cooked like stew.
But worst of all torment remains,
as tortured thoughts invade one's brains.
Where no one cares, no hope ferments
and every wrong...remains, torments.

I have a vision of God's face,
with light that's streaming, full of grace.
Personifying love's sweet dream
that flows with mercy's loving stream.
With golden streets where angels walk
where praises ring in love's sweet talk.
I see friend's mansions, open doors
where laughter flows, with joy it pours.

And from the centre light fills all,
each saintly home, each path, each hall.
Where grace and love rule evermore,
and no one locks their home or door.
As elders throw their mighty crowns,
resplendent in their priestly gowns.
The King of Kings and Lord of Lords
receives the praise of Heaven's hordes.

R.Owen 31/10/2024







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