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TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet

And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. LUKE 14:15 KJV

BANQUET IN THE SKY to Opal Skidmore Buchanan Last night as I lay sleeping Someone whispered in my ear, "Come join Me at My table All your close friends will be here. I'm inviting a big crowd Calling all the folks I know. My table will seat everyone Side by side in two long rows. I'm putting out fresh linen— The cloth is purest white With flowers at the center; Tall, slim candles for soft light. I'm using My fine china, Crystal goblets for red wine; I've polished all the silver, We'll have a wonderful time. I'll serve dinner at seven Please dress your Sunday best. I'll be happy to see you— You're one of My special guests! We'll start with a prayer of thanks Followed by a divine toast; Then some light conversation And a few words from our host. I'm serving seven courses. You'll love tasting every one. We'll have a lavish dessert In joyful celebration. I'll make all the arrangements You can travel here tonight. You won't be coming alone, Have a comfortable, safe flight. Plan to arrive instantly, In the twinkling of an eye. Your destination's heaven 'Cause it's a banquet in the sky." © Copyright 1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale. All rights reserved.

This painting "THE INVITATION" is a Copyright© Danny Hahlbohm. Click his logo to view paintings available.  All rights reserved by the artist.

midi "TO NEAR YET SO FAR" permission Copyright© Yuko Ohigashi of Japan_young composer/pianist CD's available. "BANQUET IN THE SKY" is one of the first four poems written for this collection in the spring of 1993.