Michael Shepherd - 0161 Heaven: thoughts from 1350 AD/CE

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Heaven is not a place; it is a state; not in the clouds, nor here on earth beneath; heaven's not in front, behind, nor left nor right - and yet, in love it comprehends all these. God is not found by silence, nor by speech; not found by fasting, nor by finest food; not by seclusion, nor by company - and yet, within all these, and all around. There's nowhere, thus, to go; for all is here; and nought to do but, present, here to rest; and resting, wish and will and love God dear with full intent; no other interest. All's within the heart, so vast, so great - for heaven's not a place; it is a state. Michael Shepherd poemhunter.com/poem/0161-heaven-thoughts-from-1350-ad-ce/