Heaven

Heaven is a thief,
A longing,
A hope,
A pipe dream,
An idea of
Some unknowable tomorrow
That steals today from us;
A petty thief 
A master of misdirection
Snatching minute, hours,
Days, years, lifetimes

Until only at the bitter end
We realize
This liar has taken
The life, this life
That is the whole damn point.

You can cheat this thief.
Live today.
Love someone today.
Make someone’s life better.
There, only there,
You will find heaven.

August 2026