Eric Boddie Poet Couplet

I Didn'T Die

written 7.28,17

"I Didn't Die"
by:  Eric L. Boddie

Now I admit that I still have a slight case of amnesia
Because I had a slight heat stroke that triggered me to have seizures

And I spent 8 days in a hospital bed
Being on a respirator with all kinds of tubes and needles in my arms and head

And not once did The Creator ever leave my side
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since the doctors told me I almost died

This was at least the fourth such incident to enter into my Life
Maybe it is because I have often asked death to end all my pain and strife

But Only God Knows what is truly in store for me
Maybe it is our ordeals that define our true identity

I was in intensive care from one Saturday to the next
Then I was released to the street because To God, nothing is too complex

I fought with all I had to rise up out of that hospital bed
With so much family and friends around me, their Prayers are why I am not dead

So from this day forward, I will continue to do my best to do what is Right
Because on the Day Of Judgment, I Pray To Bask In Holy Light

God Bless you all and never take Life for granted
Because by doing so, even the Life that seems hardest will be totally enchanted....

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James Inman July 13, 2018 at 9:49 AM A deep and meaningful write. Hope you're well.

Wool Man January 18, 2018 at 11:12 AM sorry for your miss fortune ... hope your future endeavors are filled with much joy and peace ... God Speed ...

Eve Roper January 9, 2018 at 11:00 PM Came back to read this again , you will always bask in the light ... Hugs dear friend

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs August 27, 2017 at 5:57 PM So glad that you survived, your words touch lives and people need to hear what you speak. God bless you.

Pandita Sietesantos August 17, 2017 at 10:55 AM Dear Eric, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to heal. I am so saddened to learn that you were at Death's Door, but so happy that with God's miraculous intervention you were able to battle your way back to life! May God continue to shower you with his awesome blessings! Please get well soon! Love and hugs. Pandita

Eve Roper August 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM Oh, Eric, If this is true in your case , I am glad you are alive... Yes, God Is One Miracle Worker! So many times he has saved my life besides my children and husband.. Prayers to you and your family .. Wonderful warm feeling write from your heart.. you are a man of God as I have seen through all your work.. God Bless You

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 12, 2017 at 10:58 AM Powerful testimony, Eric. The prayers of the saints availeth much. Each day is a blessing, your poem reveals this to be true. Stellar poetry. May love light your path always.

Ronald A. Williams August 10, 2017 at 4:25 PM Amen, praise Him and His glorious works. Also, visit my website www.jesuschristvisitation.net

Robert Lindley August 8, 2017 at 1:33 PM SORRY TO FIND THAT YOU HAVE HAD SUCH A TRAGIC ILLNESS AND ALMOST DIED.. MAY YOU BE FURTHER BLESSED MY FRIEND.

Silent One July 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM Sorry about your experience my brother.. Hope all is well with you now..

Constance La France July 30, 2017 at 10:05 AM Eric, I am so sorry to hear that you were so sick and so happy that you have recovered, your poem is wonderful and yes, these brushes with death do bring us closer to the Creator for there is no other reason for us to be still breathing in this world unless he has work for us to do....

Ligella Mandraki July 28, 2017 at 7:19 PM Dear Eric...Always know that life throws many challenges and every challenge comes with rainbows and lights for he is the sovereign Lord of all, hath willed to reveal His sovereignty through you...May God keep you well always, dear friend...God bless, Ligella

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2017 at 3:28 PM Your life is precious Eric. Always know that. I am moved by your honesty and your poetry. So thankful you made it out of the hospital with the help of powerful prayers. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen July 28, 2017 at 3:20 PM - So true Eric, never take life for granted - Every day is a beautiful gift - Nobody knows tomorrow - Hope this is not from your real life ... if it is: I'm glad you're here :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen July 29, 2017 at 8:40 AM Bless you <3 Eric Boddie July 28, 2017 at 3:35 PM sadly anne this is more true than I want it to be....real honest truth....

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 28, 2017 at 2:32 PM Wonderful pen. Amen :)

Alexis Y. July 28, 2017 at 2:14 PM Hi Eric, Your title alone caught my attention. And as I began to read I saw a remarkable testimony within your verse. And I was saddened and encouraged by what I read. Praise God you are still here my friend:-)Alexis PS, It's always a joy to see you posting on the soup.