A Path WorthTaking by Richard Lynn Livesay

This is so beautiful, Richard. I love the way it moves from here and now to dreaming of Heaven then awaiting Heaven The sight's and sounds even the smell of the evergreens are palpable.

thank you for the understanding, Alice...you got it right as it came as a message from a higher realm.

I've lived in Lubbock, Dallas, close to Tyler and in Houston but I couldn't remember where Jasper was so I looked it up...haven't ever been there, you're almost in Louisana...looked like lots of trees and lakes

Yes, Jasper is a very small town of about 9000 and it is called Jewel of the Forest. It used to be the center of a big timber industry I understand. It is near Sam Rayburn lake which is beautiful and widely known for its fishing tournaments mainly bass. We are in SE TX and not terribly far from LA. I have only been a Texan for 2 1/2 years. I was born and raised in South Alabama, travelled when we were in the Navy living in Jax Florida, San Diego then San Jose then San Diego again and finally in Brunswick ME. The last then 40 years in Mobile Alabama. My son migrated to TX years ago and after his daughter was born 8 1/2 yrs ago knew he would never come back home. When I retired I bought and home and moved here to be a part of their lives. So here I am a reluctant Texan and with no boots yet to prove it. I miss the Gulf Coast and the mountains within 5 hours drive of my condo but I was missing my children more. So there you have my life story whether you wanted it or not. I am really just a country girl at heart who loves the written word and have all my life.

sounds like a beautiful section of Texas...similar but reverse in that I was born in West Texas Linda and i left there moved to New Mexico - to then Ariz, back to texas then our son had a good job and lived in Greenville, SC and after we retired we wanted to move closer to him and his wife..so here we are... computering and writing poetry

I don't know that any particular thing attracted me; I just felt a sense of peace and safety as I read it.

Thanks for sharing with Gather’s Luminous Writers & Artists.

good, Len as that is what I feel like after-life will be like...appreciate the comment

I agree with Alice, this poem is so very beautiful. It is a poem that would have fit in well with the journey challenges.

I think it was "left over" from that, kind of a delayed reaction, Kevin as the one I wrote for you came from my memory and this one flowed from another source....so glad you liked it

A path well worth taking.....a path I am on now.


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peace be with you ...thanks for the Feature, elizabeth

Beautifully written and declares tranquility so well.

thanks, Betty, love your cute icon, she's a prize, I bet

this paints a lovely, real picture.....of a heaven..or a utopia....

blessings

must be since I keep getting these messages...bless you all

the tranquility portrayed in this delectable piece is delighful;.

i need a fine tenn mash sippin, and a cob full of burley.

anyway you can get there. I guess it's what we do when we get there that is the most important....cheers

Lovely serene dreamy musings of the soul longing for peace in this broken world. Meditating on the love and grace of God who created this Universe, and who has prepared Heaven for us to live eternally without sin, pain and death, echoes your last stanza, Richard...I believe!

A sigh to beauty as we both agreed

In our hearts was everything we need

A peace awaiting Another’s call.

A love so great to be shared by all

beautiful reply...me too

Nice!

Oh, this is such a beautiful vision of after-life, Richard. Your poem is a gem.