Is this heaven

The peaceful flutter of butterfly wings

Is this hell

The pain inflicted by hornet stings

Is this heaven

Flower blooms dancing in the breeze

Is this hell

Pollen sniffles, headache, sneeze

Is this heaven

Surfers catching that perfect ride

Is this hell

The surprise arrival of red tide

Is this heaven

Soothing warmth of sand and sun

Is this hell

Sunburn’s wrath when the beach day’s done

Is this eternity

Is this heaven or hell

No, it’s merely a season

In which we dwell