Sonnet: Heaven on Earth!

To hold my little child’s much tender hands;
To watch it’s innocently, sleeping face;
To walk along the sea-shore’s silver-sands;
To kiss my spouse and hug in tight embrace!

To eat the tasty food, my mother serves;
To hear a story told by Grand-mother;
To face one’s life of struggles with strong nerves;
To act per words of wisdom of father.

To say a word of ‘thanks’ to my teacher;
To be a humble servant to master;
To heed to advice good from my preacher;
To thank my God for warding off danger.

Such things on earth make Life, Heaven to me!
Such acts of love make lives blossom truly.

poem by John Celes
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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