Heaven's Bridge

As pure as a shower of morning snow,

this milky hue is the sum of the parts.

Like pearls and ivory, shining bright,

or feathered swans and blooming lilies,

it is a shade that encompasses all.

The rosy arch is first in line,

like the gleaming jewels of Hades’ fruit,

or the feathered cuirass of spring’s first herald.

The product of both birth and battle

lends its hue, but not its hate.

A tiger’s tail unmarked by stripes,

it glows above like an autumn sunset.

Shining amber from end to end,

its pumpkin hue lights up the sky.

Eternal fire of peace and hope.

Heaven’s lantern joins the fold,

like fields of ripened wheat and barley,

or a tawny lion amongst the daffodils.

Gleaming like the finest gold,

this honeyed light is warm and tranquil.

Jade and emerald adorn the center,

like the resplendent feathers of the quetzal.

Yang to the yin of the sacred serpent.

A single, long, unending vine,

kissed with the glaze of young tree’s locks.

Shining like plumes of bluebell flame,

the sky is greater than life and thought.

Turquoise mirror of Ulmo’s realm,

this natural beauty surrounds us all.

Its aqua hue is pure and perfect.

The ocean’s richness spans the heavens,

like the shining cloak of Mother Virgin,

or the downy feathers of the peacock.

Lapis lazuli adorns the Goddess.

Midnight sky strewn bright with stars.

This royal mantle completes the range,

like the shining skin of ripened plums,

or heaven’s dew in an amethyst goblet.

A flower in color and in name,

it is a hue both rich and regal.

Although distinct from one another,

these many hues are meant to join.

From the road to Valhalla to Yahweh’s oath,

they bring together the best of life,

and form a whole that shines for all.

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