Friday, July 1, 2011

What Is Heaven Like?




The sky is blue and cloudless
As if God opened His front door
I’d love to peep into Heaven
For five minutes or maybe more.

Angels may be rushing round
On errands where there’s need
Old ladies knitting sweaters
Or stuff they never need.

Young people playing baseball
But not even keeping score
I’d like to spend a day there
Or two or maybe more.

I’m sure it would be interesting
And busy as can be
Would there be a spare Angel
Who could take care of me?

This place is full of strangers
Where is my Granny? Where is Pop?
Why don’t they come to see me?
They must know that I can’t stop?

The sun is setting and when it’s dark
I must be home for tea
Do they have tea in Heaven
Do you think they’d invite me?

Wyn Barratt.
July 2011.

2 comments:

Marja Verschoor-Meijers said...

Good questions Wyn! I think our picture is always an 'earthly' picture of heaven, but a nice cup of tea sounds great!

wyn said...

I love the way children view Heaven, Marja!
They are so uncomplicated!