A Day I'Ll Never Forget

I was young and drinking, so I thought I'd be cool
And jump my minibike off a ledge where we used to have a pool
With a smile on my face I gave it some gas
Little did I know this jump would be my last
Upon landing I headbutted the handlebars and knocked myself out
My friends rolled around laughing, thinking I was probably passed out
They took me in the house and laid me in a bed
Little did they know, that I soon would be dead
My soul left my body into a light tunnel it went
Reaching the other side I was unsure where I was sent
Into a world of beauty, with my worries all left behind
Standing there without a care was the most pleasing thing for my mind
Then I was told "it's not your time, back into your body you must go"
Into the lights and into my body,then I sat straight up yelling Noooo!!!
That was the last word I said before being sent back
Thankfully given a second chance to get my life back on track


Contest:One Stand Out Day
Dan Kearley:10-6-11

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/8/2012 9:36:00 PM
Wow....talk about a leap of faith...to have fun. What a gift you have been given - a second chance of life! It's unique and special. But you already know that - Hugs Shaz
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Date: 6/21/2012 3:49:00 AM
Great writing I enjoyed it
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Date: 12/3/2011 4:31:00 PM
Good you com back. Like it Dan. Did you meet somboby I know? OXOX Anne-Lise
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Date: 11/15/2011 9:17:00 AM
Wow Dan, just read your comment on it being true. What an experience! So glad you are here with us and alright. Are you being a good boy now that you're older?
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:36:00 AM
LOL...Yes I'm being a good boy now...haha. And it was quite the experience that is for sure!
Date: 10/26/2011 9:13:00 AM
That was surely a precious experience for you... you wrote this in a great way.. Congrats on your win :)
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:34:00 AM
Thank you very much Dinda.... :-)
Date: 10/14/2011 8:11:00 PM
great write I think there is much to gain from this, anyday could be your last so one shall prepare
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:31:00 AM
You bet!And I am.
Date: 10/14/2011 5:12:00 PM
Congrats Dan on an exciting win with this extraordinare' entry luv..sorry the site crashed in the middle of my congrats to winners yesterday.. oh..we will get through this yet again..haha..
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:30:00 AM
Yes we will...Thank for the congrats...
Date: 10/13/2011 4:08:00 PM
Nice write Dan. Congratulations on your win
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:29:00 AM
Thank you very much Bob...
Date: 10/13/2011 3:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry placing in Frank's "One Stand Out Day" contest Dan. Love, Carol
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Dan Kearley
Date: 11/15/2011 9:28:00 AM
Thank you Carol :-)
Date: 10/7/2011 1:25:00 AM
Well written, interesting and powerful story. Glad you got a second chance, if this is a true story. Lee
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Dan Kearley
Date: 10/7/2011 1:33:00 PM
Thank you Lee,it was a true story.
Date: 10/6/2011 10:26:00 PM
beautiful. for real. ~N
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Dan Kearley
Date: 10/6/2011 10:46:00 PM
Thank you very much. :-)
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