At the Edge of Death

When faced with the end Mind and soul surrender Standing on the edge of death Could not stand the pain Struggling for every breath Body headed to the grave Miraculously saved A Strong mind now insane Body awake and Alert in life Hurt and surrounded by strife Would not admit having cried Filled with false pride Felt so incomplete A recovering mind that tried Thinking of the past The decisions that came to fast The mistakes that were made How long will this mind last Will it die in life's shade Physically survived Nothing was derived All was lost These decisions had a cost