Eternity Howls

"Where will you be for me?" ~Eternity

Eternity howls
deafening his thoughts.
The everlasting life
beyond this one
a questioning intrusion.

It enchants in concept,
for how does one
imagine not existing?

He searches a moonlit
dream; his soul is haunted.
His spirit staggers under
the weight of the blood
on his hands.

Looming darkness
towers over him,
a curse from his
ancestors.

Upon which path dost
one forge ahead?

Eternity howls.
“How will you spend
your afterlife?”

It eagerly awaits a response.
Presumption cannot prevail.

He falls ragged at the altar.
Trades a scarlet letter for
Jesus's priceless,
redemptive blood.

Righteousness. Peace. Joy.

Heaven sings.

Eternity quiets, knowing.