The Edge of Eternity

I sit on the edge of eternity

encapsulated

in a cocoon of light

Waiting for creation to breathe

its last breath

for forever to come        

 

I wait patiently

Suspended

somewhere between time and space

Teetering

on the edge of life and death

 

I peer over the edge

of an immeasurable void

full of mystery and wonder  

full of secret things forbidden

from the eyes of man

 

I sit on the edge of eternity

waiting for the end to come

waiting for the light of God

to shine down upon my soul

and free me from life’s deadly hold

 

I wait for the creation

of a brand new world

Where suffering and pain

are no more

 

Where the lion will peacefully

lie down with the lamb

and love will reign

in the hearts of all

 

On the edge of eternity

I sit and stare

across a boundless universe

where even the stars

hold their breath

in silent wonder

of all which is to come

 

A glimpse of heaven

fills my mind

and I become lost in its Glory

in its infinite joy

 

I reach out to touch it

but then it is gone

like a mirage

in a barren land

mystery’s promise

slipping

once again

through my hands

 

I sit on the edge of eternity

encapsulated

in a cocoon of light

Waiting for creation

to breathe

its last breath

Waiting

for forever

to come        

 

 

 

Reviews

[The Nameless]

Wow, so beautiful.
It really does have a calming effect when you read it, as if you can see the endless stars in the universe.

"where even the stars
hold their breath
in silent wonder
of all which is to come"

one of the most beautiful lines I've ever read =D

beautiful poem...

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Eternity has a lot of patience.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Aint that the truth :)

[Dr. Wood ?]

simply wonderful write Carolann

As Maria said..Peace and calm..and belief...

I am no religious man but many people will associate with these fine words

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Maria M]

I feel so peaceful whilst reading this poem... you instill a sense of calmness in the way you write and present your emotions. A brilliant read :)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Michael Kevin Spencer]

Thsi is exceptional! I admire the metaphysical content deeply.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Inda]

Waiting for salvation. That's what I think you're saying here.

[Carolann Dowsett]

True :) Thank you :)

[Frieda P]

Well this is unique, I don't think I've ever read such a tribute to death before....

'mystery’s promise
slipping
once again
through my hands'

I tend to think life is filled with just as much a mystery as death holds. Interesting read.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Jack...]

Very pleasing to the eye, to the mind and to the senses.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[Creepy Swine Guy]

This ... is breathtaking. This poem is the sum of all hopes with regard to the splendor of heaven. I absolutely love what you've done here.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much :)

[Night]

... from the very first verse a sense of calm and well being came over me...peace filled my heart as I read your words of a time and place that we both know about....and when forever does come...I will see you there...:) You have such light in your heart, these words are God breathed.:)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much David. :)

[Night]

...always.:)