They told me that I would stay safe
From Hell’s blazing fires
If I walked straight on the path
And recited my prayers.
But huge distractions came my way
As sights and sounds and smells
And my thoughts no longer dwelt
On the burning fires of Hell.
I found friends who had been told
Of other Gods and skies
But they too chose to run away
From the sacred and the wise.
We drew close and held hands
To form a sheltered loop
And we moved to a secret tune
Like dancers in a troupe.
We felt our hearts with sunbeams fill
And heard music from a flute
We knew the tingle and the thrill
Of a prayer so strong , yet mute.
I no longer fear the fires of Hell
But this I do believe
Heaven is in the here and now
It’s there in the way we live.
souldipper
August 3, 2012 at 8:26
A voice of my heart. Thank you, Nadira.
The Mind Speaks
August 2, 2012 at 8:26
Loved this one! So true, heaven and hell – both belong here, where we live. I too ran away with the distractions and am glad to know, many others too have. 🙂
Jolly
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
Heaven and hell – just concepts to keep us imprisoned. Nice poem Eka that traces your journey out of the fear.
dreamingthruthetwilight
August 2, 2012 at 8:26
Thanks Jolly. Oh I was afraid alright. Had to go through a lot of sorting out to get rid of it.
P C JAIN
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
sO TRUE THE HEAVEN IS IN THE HERE AND NOW AND THAT IS THE ULTIMATE TRUTH
dreamingthruthetwilight
August 2, 2012 at 8:26
Thank you Jainsaab:-) It’s peaceful in that place.
surekh
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
Really beautiful..Thank You very much
dreamingthruthetwilight
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
Thanks Surekh. I know you’re one of them in the group:-)
surekh
August 2, 2012 at 8:26
Sure..”.Heaven is in the here and now..”…is the other side of Hell…?
dreamingthruthetwilight
August 2, 2012 at 8:26
Well I understand Heaven to be a synonym for Harmony and learning to live in the Present ,without hanging on to past baggage or fears of future is I think what will get me there.Thank you so much for reading my posts Surekh:-).
surekh
August 7, 2012 at 8:26
I really love to read ur words…
Thank you very much 4 sharing
Samanthamj
July 31, 2012 at 8:26
I concur. nice poem, & message. I escaped the fear myself. =)
dreamingthruthetwilight
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
Thank you Samantha for coming this way and for your comments. We’re holding hands then, aren’t we?
Samanthamj
August 1, 2012 at 8:26
we are now…. yes. thanks. =)