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This Is the Choice
The gates of hell
Closed from within.
No one sends us—
We lock ourselves in.
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The gates of Heaven
Are open and true,
Welcoming souls who
Choose to walk through.
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This is the choice—
One all of us make.
God will walk with us,
If His path we take.
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Michael Charles Maibach began writing poems at age nine. Since then he has continued writing poems, and sharing them with friends. His career has involved global business diplomacy. He is a native of Peoria, Illinois. Today Michael resides in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. More of his poems are found at www.MaibachPoems.us or on Facebook.
The first verse reminds me of the song, “Hotel California.” “You may check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.” Pithy poem with a clear message.
A concise reminder – whatever one’s faith – that we have choices, and they have consequences.
Thanks Michael – it’s very true that people choose to go to hell and override their own consciences – thanks for the pithy reminder!
Yes, people wonder how a merciful God can send people to Hell. The fact is that people who commit grave sins reject God’s mercy because they prefer living away from God and His love, and the only place where that can happen in Hell.
In fact, some theologians believe Heaven and Hell are the same place, that the fires of Hell are God’s light, which those who reject Him hate.
Brief and pointed, Michael. “This is the choice/One all of us make.” Isn’t that the truth! The difficulty is choosing God’s path when such a vast number of us choose our own opinions as to “what I think is God’s path.” May more of us have the humility to consider this matter with the greatest care.