small uncertain steps
of silent precious feet
walking along the road of light
ascending to the towers of paradise

winds of the empyrean
whisper across this stairwell
consoling echoes of butterflies
and how the sea sings at midnight

faith shed with each breath
religion falling like silken robes
to be left behind forevermore
upon this light darkened staircase

candles set high above
the eyes of the mortal ones
eternal fires kept alight
by hands of the immortal ones

pay the toll of treading here
ask with oblivious prayers
if he will protect your spirit
as it climbs the stairways
leading on to heaven

11/16/2003

Author's Note: The eyes of that little girl I glimpsed in my dreams are watching her feet take her towards a golden door. The mists of that place with still my heart foreverafter and keep her memory bound to my soul.

Posted on 11/17/2003
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