The Gate of Heaven is Everywhere

“The gate of heaven is everywhere.” Thomas Merton

I can hear your soft breath,

gentle strains of music

the easy breeze

nudges the curtains

and peace flows

across my skin

like cool water.

But soon impatient dusk

will overtake bright day

when the sun dims

in the dark grip

of eclipse, and ancient

terror thrills even

the most

comprehending mind;

for this is when

metaphore

overtakes fact,

and unknown stars glint

in the afternoon sky.

We never knew

they were hanging so low,

diamonds in deep

caverns,

new light!

(27 Nov 2012: 21 Aug 2017)