Death

Death
is God carrying us in one of his arms
while the other flings aside
heavens door, welcoming us
back to the blazing hearth
of our first home.

And those inside,
having arrived long before us,
rush to the door like glad children shouting
they're here!! they're here!!

Death
has a bad name on earth
but in heaven it is a
housewarming party
everytime the door opens.

attributed to Dr. Kay Talbot

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