A heaven like this one day
A heaven like this one day
We will know when we arrive of that I ‘m so very sure
I’ve only a few small things to ask
forgive me for wanting beyond the knowing
when we arrive let it be the best it can be
a heaven like this one today
I know we do not get to pick and chose
if we are lucky we will reap these highest rewards
yet here I sit enjoying this new spring day
greening fields filled to the edges with old memory
a blue-bird sky and sun and dogs
The golden retriever runs the moment his leash
is snapped free the chocolate lab
slowly meanders away
both their noses pinned to the green fields
have you ever seen a dog smile ?
A heaven like this day isn’t too too much is it ?
with blue birds in the meadow and the geese overhead
restless for the northern lakes
As they float bobbing on waters
a million years old
take me with you please
a heaven like this one day
I do cherish my hours of alone I do
when the scent of new seeds grows stronger
the rivulets of melting snow and ice in the woods
finds its way to the valleys
If only ….. yes If only
a heaven like this one day
There is a new warmth aloft in April’s winds
the beautiful laughter of playing children
two dogs barking beyond the distant woods
a scent of someone cooking chicken
a woman next door is hanging laundry
just a heaven like this one day
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Ed, this is a beautiful verse. I do believe your place in heaven will be just as lovely as you wish for. Your poem really touches my heart and the phrasing is great. I love the line “forgive me for wanting beyond the knowing”. I love it all. Yes, I have seen a dog smile – it is a loving thing to see when they are that happy and free.
Hi Phyllis , Thank you so kindly , what would we do without you there ? Are you having a beautiful spring ?
Hi Ed. I am having a beautiful spring. I love to be outside by the little mountain behind my home. So much nature out there. Have a wonderful evening, dear friend.