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.