All Souls

Mortal ransom shall be paid

and to the earth returned

The sainted ones, in light they shine

eternal glory earned

 

Less blessed souls stay near the veil

longing for that grace

the downfalls of humanity

deny them heaven’s face

 

To every frail and temporal man,

the greatest to the least,

at birth all are invited

to one day join the feast

 

Each day you live, you stitch the shroud

that to this ball you’ll wear

and placement for your seating

will be whispered on a prayer

 

The dance will be no petty waltz

of lead and follow roles,

each partners with his echoed deeds

at this Feast of All the Souls

Author's Note

All Saints and All Souls... we all join the party sooner or later...

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man! well said Rita! not your normal humor ;) into the library it goes .. this message of God and humanity is expressed brilliantly in my opinion .. so many accuse God and humans of being judgmental when told there is only one way into God's divine presence ... of course that is not it at all .. by the shrouds we stitch we make ourselves repelled by God's brilliance and grace .. and truly there will be a natural human reaction of gnashing and biting of teeth as we realize what we have done to ourselves ... oh what a fearful thing it is to fall into the hands of God ... well done says i! well done indeed!
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Not humorous, though I'm sure that when God Himself is not crying at humanity's actions, He is laughing at our foibles... Thanks, E! (sorry my replies are so late...)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) yes! i believe you are right ... it would absolutely destroy one to even glimpse the sorry and the pain ..and skip like a child to hear God's chuckles .. :))

[cycy]

Each day you live, you stitch the shroud
that to this ball you’ll wear

thought provoking, well written...scarey too

[Rita L. Sev]

Scary, because we all have to face our deeds one day... Thanks, Cycy

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The party is never over cause we celebrate our loved ones past everyday in the heart.
Bravo on this wonderful tribute to a day misundersttod by many.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Dale - sorry so late in replying! I suppose teaching in a Catholic school gives me a different insight to this particular feast day...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I think we all have different perspectives coming from different backgrounds, that is what make This world great.

[Eddie Phillips]

So true, eventually it is our fate to join the dance. Loved this Rita. It is well penned like everything you write. Sorry it took me son long to read. I am trying to catch up on 200 poems. LOL

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Eddie! Wow, 200 poems! That should keep you busy, but in a good way! :)

[Jennifer Gladen]

Love this! I think you captured the essence of Al Souls perfectly in your work.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - that was my goal!

[Damien Thibodeaux]

What a hauntingly beautiful and mystic write to honor our Holy Day of the fall season. This is so good, Rita. I am keeping it as a seasonal, must read.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Damien. This time of year, it's hard not to see the souls all around...

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Wonderful write, Rita. It makes me want to join the party as soon as possible. Haha. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

No, don't do that, Blue! But, I know there are many who I want to see on that dance floor... Thanks!

[Cassie]

Each day you live, you stitch the shroud

that to this ball you’ll wear...this is so true and thank you for sharing my dear Friend

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Cassie!

[Jack...]

What we all are to become waits, so lets us dance to the music when we arrive. Very well done Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jack - yes, let us dance, and hope that the partner we have brought is light...

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Amen! Enough said, I could say, but been telling a friend of mine the whole concept this evening. I gather all too well. Its about living threw it all and one day saying hmmm not an educated stand point to figure out, Its about straight line focus on one, Seeing hearing believing not because or because man or book says , Smiles far greater than the eyes can see. But when it happens look out nothing quite like it:) Awesome Rita:) Hope all is well with you and family. Btw did you see Mr Landon?

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for such an enthusiastic review, Jon! :) I love your pic - is this beautiful dog Mr. Landon? :)

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Welcome truth always comes within:) Ty yep that be Mr Landon:)