Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell are different things,

One takes away the other brings-

True life and love which ne’er will cease

An everlasting inner peace.

I’ve been to Hell; I know the place,

The inward pain and awkward face-

Of torrid seas in turbulence,

And, all I’ve owed in recompense.

On roads we move to interlope,

Not all will lead to centered hope-

Of all we wish and want to see,

A life of pure expectancy.

But, there IS hope; oh, yes indeed!

But, only One can truly lead,

Just set all baggage down and go,

When God’s approached all Heav’n you’ll know!

Peter Lowell Paulson

September 6, 2018

(Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce”)