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Alwye
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In the space between moments

0 posted 2003-06-01 01:22 AM


Yes, I believe in Heaven.

A land stretched between
the mortal moment,
saturated in ethereal love.

Allah is there
His hands joined
with the Christian God
and with Buddha too.

Mahatma Ghandi’s aura
billows out to the most distant
human peacemaker
as the spirit of ahimsa
and satygraha
survive the gale of change.

Mother Teresa is there
Her hands joined
with Paul Wellstone
and Princess Diana too.

Martin Luther King’s passion
ignites the soul-fire
of the oppressed
as his quest for equal rights
lives on in every heart
that believes.

Yes, I believe in Heaven.

A land stretched between
the mortal moment,
saturated in ethereal love.

This is certainly not meant to offend anyone of any religion or political persuasion. This is simply how I feel and how I believe things to be.

*ahimsa: absolute non-violence
*satygraha: Ghandi's philosophy of "soul force" which advocated truth, non-violence, and passive resistance.

*Krista Knutson*

"If we have no peace, it is because we've forgotten that we belong to each other." ~Mother Teresa

© Copyright 2003 Krista Botterill - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-06-01 01:25 AM


Well written.  I hope your beliefs comfort you.
Thank you for sharing this with us.

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2 posted 2003-06-01 02:10 AM


I don't judge...just like the write
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3 posted 2003-06-01 08:52 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Krista, I wouldn't offended one bit and I really don't think anyone should be offended by this! This shows only your belief and the wish for all those who believe in different religions to embrace the hands of each other and see heaven...bliss...harmony all at once! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I send many angel hugs your way, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Krista, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Alwye
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4 posted 2003-06-02 09:57 PM


Thanks everyone for all the nice comments, I always appreciate it!

*Krista Knutson*

"If we have no peace, it is because we've forgotten that we belong to each other." ~Mother Teresa

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