Eight Miles High

The great art of life is how to turn the surplus life of the soul into life for the body. - Thoreau

regardless of what the weatherperson had to say

it's raining spotty showers today

as the ocean kicks and tosses its spray

in between, the clouds part and god plays peekaboo

a lot with me and perhaps a little bit with you

my body gets wet but never my soul

for only sin and spent flesh lie in sheol

music, joy, peace, love, good times, memories and eternity are forever

don't let me live a broken faith's lie

save your mournful sigh

lift me up lord, now and when i die

and please

if you would

place me in the cleft of a rock as your glory passes by

not six feet under but

eight miles high

.

Author's Note

"I saw deep in the eyes of the animals the human soul look out upon me. I saw where it was born deep down under feathers and fur, or condemned for a while to roam four-footed among the brambles, I caught the clinging mute glance of the prisoner and swore that I would be faithful." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

The emphasis is on living a righteous, happy life not death.
The mortuary will provide the casket for the 6 feet under, but if you want to go i mile high, I would join the NASA training program for astronauts or wait for your ascension by God Almighty.
Get some tickets ready for it will be a hell of a ride.
I love it!

[Pete]

wow. indeed, the ride has been going for a long time now but is always speeding up. when it stops many will become sick and vomit. the battle 'tween flesh and spirit rages on. thanks for the great share.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Pete of Great Boston.

[Arundass TP]

Good writing. I loved how you combined lines. Beautiful images.

[Pete]

thank you for sharing kind sir.

[emmajoygreen]

You and your 'best' friend have certainly thought about the time, place and speed for this, Pete. Ends you know where and why.. as your mind analyses the obvious. Concludes, shares and invites free will.. in the wherever you're making for. Yes?

[Pete]

the flesh may be trapped in the here and now but the soul knows no such bounds. free will can be a heavy load to tote. only faith can steer a right course and prevent disaster. we will all one day answer for the choicest we made with this gift.

[emmajoygreen]

Who know, perhaps we do - life through? Faith matters - faults and all.

[Ken Simm.]

A prayer heartfully expressed and atmospheric wishes.

[Pete]

well summed ken. thank you for sharing thoughts. "slangeva" as you scotts are fond of saying.

[Ken Simm.]

Se do bheatha

[Pete]

tapadh leat.

[Sami Khalil]

I will take some pics in your ascension or descension. Just kidding

[Pete]

thank you sami. sorry for the late acknowledgement. just saw this review today while scanning about.

[Sami Khalil]

No problem. You are welcome sir Pete.

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work. Powerful words.

[Pete]

thank you kindly twc. peace be your's.