SHOCKED

Astonished, stunned, bewildered was I
As I entered heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Not the lights nor its decor.

But 'twas the folks in heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp—
The sinners: the liars, the thieves, the sluts,
The drunkards---the scum, the human trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who stole my lunch and money twice.
And next to him was the crabby neighbor,
Whose lips said nothing nice.

Then, there was Herb, the druggie,
Who I thought went straight to hell,
But there he was--sitting smug, content,
And looking really swell.

I then asked the Lord, 'What is the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How did all these sinners get up here?
God, there must be some big mistake!

'And why's everyone so suddenly quiet?
Pray tell me, God; give me a clue.'
He said: 'Dear child, they're all in shock
At the sight of seeing you.'

Author Anonymous