1111 Writing contest entry; HEAVEN

Heaven, paradise.
Whether it is here, on earth or in the hereafter, heaven brings a feeling of warmth, tranquility, a safe place.
Heaven on earth. Some might even say "a real heaven on earth" just to express the unimaginable aesthetic appeal one gets from seeing certain marvels they deem out of this world.
Heaven on earth is uttered and immediately our minds create a picture of surreal beauty.
Heaven on earth, and immediately you think Niagara Falls. Heaven on earth, and you envision the magical picturesqe Village of Reine in Norway.

Heaven, and the religious minds immediately ponder life after death.
Heaven, the magnificent Kingdom our Creator promised men who walked in his stead during their transit on earth.
Whenever the thought of Heaven comes to mind, I say, "What a pity it would be to miss out".
We're brought up with these amazing images of what it should be like. I always picture a sparkling place, bright lights radiating gloriously everywhere, everyone dressed in these spotless, impeccable clothes. A place without a speck of dust.
Heaven, our final destination. Live striving for that.