heaven

When I think of heaven, I think of complete utter peace, the thought of paradise consumes my mind and a sudden rush of joy floods through my body. It’s a place where im worry-free, tranquil and blissful. The sun's radiant light covers the clouds and penetrates through the orange sky. Its reflection on the still water is an image of God's most beautiful painting.

The freedom of the birds flying in the clouds brings me hope of flying through the heavens and liberating myself from all of my apprehension. It’s a place beyond, filled with butterflies and resounding music. Rivers flow into crystal clear sparkling brooks and streams, and where majestic palaces are built in diamonds and emeralds. A brilliantly coloured rainbow of the brightest blues, reds and yellows form an arch across the sky with shimmering gold oozing out of pots at the end. Grand, giant trees stand tall like soldiers that line heaven's pathway. Each green leaf is made of soft sensuous silk, which gently flops in the cool, fresh breeze. Hanging from the trees are the most succulent and juice fruit that drip with sweet nectar. Their skins are untainted and unblemished and they hang like glistening chandeliers. There are clusters of tantalizing mangoes and pomegranates, and rosy red apples with the pinkest of pink peaches. Vines full of fleshy, sweet smelling, blood red roses and golf ball sized grapes are found in abundance. Perched on the fruit tree are exotic birds that have the most vibrant coloured feathers. They sing in sweet, melodic voices that fill the serene air with charming music. Bedecked around the trees lie flowers with colours that you never knew existed, that have frilly petals that feel like smooth velvet. An array of pinks, purples, oranges and blues captivate my sight. The scent of fresh flowers calm my thoughts and sends me into a safe place. Heaven is my safe place.

However the trees, the meadows, the sky are totally different from anything we know on the earth, they’re more