Stairway of Paradise 

Hidden stairway built of gold, 
On mountains over streets, 
Beyond the magic miles, 
Lions sleep within the rocks, 

The coded keys ring silent, 
On the skies aligned with clouds, 
Emboldened are the timeless, 
When they end the ticking clocks, 

For paradise is here and now, 
In skies of crystal blue, 
And gateways sing with angels, 
Open now the diamond light, 

For heaven speaks in silence, 
Over mountains graced with clouds, 
And stairways open paradise, 
With blinding inner sight. 

-Pamela Storch

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