A Dead Man Speaking

I awakened in hell 
When I opened my eyes 
While consumed in an inferno of flames 
I felt cold
I'm wondering why ?
Could it be because I remained dead while I was alive?
Or could it be because I didn't make the most important decision before I died?
I can recall when I was on the other side 
I was consumed with pride and thought I had arrived
But in the lake of fire is where I arrived 
Its the humble God accepts and the prideful He rejects
If I could turn back the hands of time it would be You I would accept
Your word you kept 
You're real and not fake
Failure to make one decision 
Determined my eternal fate
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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