on watching A Matter of Life and Death (or in the US: Staircase to Heaven) by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger

when mistakes are made
in heaven
love blooms
on earth
and even the dead
get a second chance
at life

10 thoughts on “on watching A Matter of Life and Death (or in the US: Staircase to Heaven) by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger

  1. No mistakes ever emerge from heaven(allegedly).God admonishes Job reminding of His unchallengeable power and divine purpose. However, I would have created a far different world. When the time comes, I assure you that God and I will have a very “heated” discussion on this matter.

  2. Thank you for reminding me of this great movie with your poem; I always loved how Powell made heaven black-and-white, but the living earth was vivid color.

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