The Meaning of Eternity

January 3, 2017

Dear Subscriber:

Each week we examine a theme from a variety of points of view. The theme for this week is epiphanies, in honor of the Christian holiday of Epiphany, which falls on January 6.

In Christianity, Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, celebrates the coming of the Magi to see the infant Christ in Bethlehem. But the word epiphany refers to any sudden insight or realization. This week’s poems will relate to epiphany in both of its meanings.

Today’s poem is about the meaning of eternity.

I welcome comments on my poems at http://nicholasgordon.blogspot.com.

Yours,

Nick Gordon

THE MEANING OF ETERNITY

Most people think of eternity as a very, very, very, very, very long time.

Which, of course, it’s not.

Eternity, being outside of time, is neither short nor long.

It just is.

The isness of every instant.

The isness of every grain of sand.

Something that is eternal never changes.

For example, a truth.

For example, a mathematical equation.

For example, a moment that is over.

For example, a character in a play.

For example, a loved one who has died.

© by Nicholas Gordon

Hear or watch me recite this poem and listen to the music I chose for it at http://www.poemsforfree.com/themea.html. For more philosophical poems, go to http://www.poemsforfree.com/philosophicalpoems.html .

This week’s theme: Epiphanies

January 2: Every Child Might Redeem Your Soul

January 3: The Meaning of Eternity