Heaven Opened

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” John 1:47-51

Heaven Opened

That afternoon was nothing special

the light was mottled through clouds

the wind was gentle and cool

nothing on the list had to be done.

The heavens opened for a moment

my heart stood still then and there

a glimpse of more than unlimited tasks

life surrounded by the many angels.

I held my breath so I could hear

a thousand wings flapping together

the possibility of joyous flight

awakened hope of eternal love.

This brief and often sorrowful life

gives us glimpses of the divine

treasure the glorious moments of light

dance in the rain despite the shower.