Sheol

[Poet-of-Ephraim]

The womb of the earth awaits those who sleep,
Pulling us into recesses of our deserved keep.
Enveloped by darkness or tormented with shame,
Or resting in great peace with those of good name.
But once there we can’t leave in any direction,
As chasms and angels serve as the protection.
And there we’ll all wait until time’s at its end,
To be spat out corrupted or gloriously born again.

Inspired by Luke 16:19-31, 2 Esdras 7:75-101, 1 Enoch 22

~Poet of Ephraim

 

[Dayspring]

The womb of the earth awaits those who sleep,
Pulling us into recesses of our deserved keep.
Enveloped by darkness or tormented with shame,
Or resting in great peace with those of good name.
But once there we can’t leave in any direction,
As chasms and angels serve as the protection.
And there we’ll all wait until time’s at its end,
To be spat out corrupted or gloriously born again.

Inspired by Luke 16:19-31, 2 Esdras 7:75-101, 1 Enoch 22

~Poet of Ephraim

Such strong and powerful writing. You've taken up a really difficult and complex matter, and dealt with it extremely well. Very thought provoking poem.
I'm only sorry I didn't see this and reply sooner.
Well done. More please!!

 

[Poet-of-Ephraim]

Such strong and powerful writing. You've taken up a really difficult and complex matter, and dealt with it extremely well. Very thought provoking poem.
I'm only sorry I didn't see this and reply sooner.
Well done. More please!!

Wow Dayspring, thank you for such encouraging words! Itwas probably the best compliment I had for my work.

I try to remember to post in here but you can always catch me at poetofephraim.com or facebook/thepoetofephraim.

Thank you again for taking the time to encourage me. You have lifeted my spirit.

 

[Dayspring]

You're welcome!

 

[TheLordIsMyRedeemer]

Quite a well-written and enjoyable poem.