Death 101

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Nov 2012 482 Views 6 comments

Death ' 101 '

Author: Unknown

Four times I have flatlined with no brain activity and my breathing had ceased. The Bible says" The dead no nothing' That's exactly what I experienced.Thankfully I was resuscitated each time.
On May 5th/2012 I wrote this poem in the recoveryroom after a quad heart by-pass. Two days later I died again.Each experience was for a very short time,the longest being just over 1 minute.The morning after the last experience I had a pacemaker installed.

DEATH ' 101 '

Some people fear the final journey
after lifes last breath.
Could it be instinctive
that we know what preludes death?

Could it be intuitive
we know that judgement looms?
Ethereal guides escorting us
far beyond the tombs.

Can we by precognition
the verdict comprehend?
Cognitive of just rewards
awaiting in the end?

Could it be that lives profane;
the Truth of God they spurn;
Might bring on apprehensive guilt
and feelings of concern?

The truth placates the pilgrims mind,
anxiety is quelled.
Tranquil passing,hope filled dreams,
all qualms of death dispelled.

The grave is but a place of rest
where sleeping mortals lay.
To wait in slumbers sweet repose
'till Ressurection Day.

MARANATHA

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Posted: Nov 2012

About this poem:

I have read this poem many times since putting it to paper.
Each time it brings me peace.

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snowytopOPargyle, Manitoba CanadaNov 1, 2012

The first time it happened I was aware of a lady doctor ,with what I later found out was an external pacemaker, in her hands making adjustments ....Then total nothingness.
When I opened my eyes she had moved closer to the bed.Her expression had dramatically changed.A male doctor had entered from the doorway of the recoveryroom from the hall.He was heading for my bed.A nurse had appeared about 4 feet from the end of my bed and another was heading from a desk towards my bed.It didn't frighten me,but certainly made me concious that something had occurred !!

snowytopOPargyle, Manitoba CanadaNov 1, 2012

I remember as well that the lady doctor instructed the nurse, now by by bed , to have the pacemaker repaired because it was defective and still under warranty. I mused to myself "I'm Not !"

Ladybee42East Liverpool, Ohio USANov 2, 2012

Sheesh Snowytop but rather you than me sir! My mother had a near death experience when I was only three yrs. She talked about it to us quite candidly and always added that she was no longer afraid of death, is that what you mean when you say 'truth placates the pilgrims mind'? That because you've been so close to it, it no longer scares you? I have to say because of my mother's influence I don't fear death but the dying part. Very interesting write Snowytop, thanks so much for sharing a piece of yourself.

TheKoreanGhostPerth, Tayside, Scotland UKNov 2, 2012

That was a great write after a horrific experience that you had, i take my hat off to you sir for battling through the hard times. I've not had a pacemaker fitted in me. I was told that i too died on the operating table twice after being hit by a drunk driver. Snowytop i admire your courage, take care.
Kg

windyweatherlySan Francisco, California USANov 2, 2012

Well Bob, quite such an exprience can truly put you in a very strong perspectives about death. And the last part can't be truer than most Catholic, like me, believe.

Thanks for sharing.

snowytopOPargyle, Manitoba CanadaNov 2, 2012

Thank you for your comments one and all.
Gnj4u , KG , Windy & Ladybee.
Yes Ladybee. The peace and non-cern about death was what was implied by the " Truth placating the Pilgrims mind "