Jair Martinez Period 7 12/17/04 English CP Mrs. Bailey Poem “Eternity” The broad expanse stetches before, distantly, a single pinpoint light. “Thy word is a light unto my path, a lamp unto my feet.” I leap into this mortal life, clenched fists striking new air. All around the babies cry now unsure of their choice to come. “Adam fell that men might be men are that they might have joy.” We have lived in the heights, shall we tumble to the depths? Hold the flame above the drifting gloom or I may slip down the bank. Nuzzling close to my source of mortality Warmth, comfort, nourishment flow within. If I could stay in this moment eternity would be easy to endure.