Before gates gleaming
with mother of pearl
we await our angel guide.
She ushers us down
a path of fine pink sand
lapped by azure waves.
"You're just in time for the King's feast!"
she exclaims.
A dinner table stretches
beyond the horizon,
dressed with hand embroidered cloth,
Wildflowers of every season with candles
arranged in crystal vases add a festive touch.
Woven napkin,
finest china,
golden goblet and flatware
set for each guest.
Air, fragrant with soulful spices
floods our senses.
I sob openly as my Mom walks toward me.
Jesus greets me as though I am his only guest.
Our Host beckons
winged waiters
to serve His feast.
Exotic dishes
and comfort foods
shared family style.
Each platter at perfect temperature,
always full.
Guests adorned in joyous hues,
their hearts light with laughter and love.
Home tours for new arrivals
follow the divine feast.
Each suits
its intended dweller,
built by the Master's hands.
Stained glass dove in circular frame
adorns my front door,
casts rainbow arcs
upon generous front porch.
Two cherry rocking chairs
invite intimate conversation.
Hearth laid with smooth beach stones
crackles warm welcome.
Plush sofas surround
beveled glass table
with driftwood base;
room glows in celestial peace.
Prussian blue ceiling
stippled with stars,
layers of nimbus down
invite eternal rest.
Mortgage for my new celestial home?
Already paid in full.
Author notes
What Jesus "won" for us on the cross - eternal life in heaven with Him.
In a list
A contest entry
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400 points, ended November 8, 2008, 12 entries
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Smooth, very smooth.
I admire the positivity.
The hope.
That you can put your faith in promise of something better.
Nice.
Thank you for entering this into my contest.
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What a lovely heaven you have painted with your lovely words.
KUDOS!
Yes, Jesus did indeed die so that we could live with him forever in paradise. -
I love the ending. The question and answer ... I could not help but smile. The back ground did not stop me from reading but it was a bit distracting. Lovely write though, thank you for entering.
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Wow!
lovely! I hope to visit there someday!
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Wow...The prompt..and your write...you take us to heaven with your images, and vivid words...Mortgage paid in full...Yes, Joyce....Heaven our dwelling place, paid in full....A heavenly write....Bookmarking this one! Oh..yes, congratulations on the Honorable mention trophy!
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Thank you!
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60 words exactly.....nice job
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Whew!
Holy Spirit goosebumps!!!!
Wow.....such a spectacular sight to behold i your words
If this is even half of what it is going to be like, I'll take it!
*Bedroom stars wink*....how pretty!
*beveled glass top with driftwood base*.....oh geeez.....such precious imagery and what a glorious day it will be, when our Jesus Christ we shall see!
One of the best writes......not sure how it is going to score yet, but it has to be pretty good, as you have my attention with this write
Love your conclusion
Good luck & God bless you!
Bear ~
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Lovely. The Spirit invites at the door, the covenant rainbow glows, loved "air fragrant with spices."
Beautiful Living room. Inviting "silken down" and "rest."
Wonderful. to contemplate "daily feast with the King."
Excellent conclusion, all paid in full by One who loves us perfectly, has set the table, and prays we will choose to come and fill our hunger. Beautiful.
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Wow! Rainbow - covenant promise. That wasn't deliberate. Glad you pointed that out!
Thanks for the insightful review!
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Sounds like a nice place to spend a well-deserved retirement from this life
Well done ~
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Very well done, a nice take on the prompt.
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Thanks!
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I think that you did nice with this good luck to you in the contest with it best wishes always be well
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Thanks!
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