I want to write my way
to the gates of heaven
and have God say
what a good job I’ve done
but all these letters
and numbers
and words
and signs
can never bring salvation
it’s all a matter of time
I want to walk my way
to the edge of tomorrow
and have life say
what a good day we’ll have
when all these plants
and flowers
and fruits
and vines
offer of their nectar
it’s all a bleeding of mind
I want to work my way
to the height of transcendence
and have love say
what a good climb to take
as all these tests
and trials
and floods
and fires
lead up to the summit
it’s all a spreading of wings
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• Angie, DV Poetry Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Scott Thomas who, on June 8th, 2018 celebrated the 4th year anniversary of the publication of his poem, Three Part Harmony, in Dissident Voice. Scott Thomas has contributed a poem to DV’s Poetry on Sunday every week since. His ongoing contribution to DV’s poetry page is greatly appreciated, and DV thanks him hugely for his support!!