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Having experienced a clinical death, made aware of the peace and serenity of eternity was a gift.  Being brought back to life was also a gift; a new chance to live life more completely!

 

In the Blinding Light

With their last goodbyes, they walked away
                         Disappearing in the early morning light
                        Glaring, the pedantic clock leads the way
                        Warm, wrapped in a gauzy cocoon, tight
                        Blissfully euphoric, sedated, waning sight

                      Whizzing on a gurney, through silent halls
               Wide-eyed doors open to a curious fishbowl of faces
                   Swimming in a sea of floating green tiled walls
         My consciousness, serenely traveling into nameless spaces
           Buoyantly riding in a tunnel of luminous cloudy embraces

              Peace and tranquility arrested the restless soul in me
                    Immersed in the warmth and gift from above
             In a blinding light, he stepped forward, so I could see …
      My time had not yet come; these words, He spoke with love
                   Returning me on the wings of a mourning dove




                              Faded voices, I could hear
                    The haunting cries of babies born today
                         My eyes filled with regretful tears
                Life on Earth I must live, vowing not to stray 
           Until my work is done and He calls me home to stay.


Date: April 29, 2022
For: Near Death Experience Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Placed 6th in contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 5/9/2022 4:43:00 AM
Wow! So beautiful! God is so merciful. Congratulations on your win my dear friend Paullete! Thanks for sharing. Hugs
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/9/2022 8:41:00 AM
Hi Len, glad you enjoyed this~and yes God is merciful! :)Paulette
Date: 5/8/2022 4:09:00 PM
Magnificent penning, Paulette, as you've captured the theme exquisitely, and with my compliments dear friend, Aloha~William
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/9/2022 8:42:00 AM
William, thank you so much for your complimentary comment... I appreciate you stopping by. :)Paulette
Date: 5/8/2022 9:00:00 AM
Your poem is very beautiful, Paulette. Congratulations!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/8/2022 3:28:00 PM
Thank you Ann~I appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Date: 5/8/2022 7:57:00 AM
Very deserving, my friend!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/8/2022 8:34:00 AM
Thank you Barbara~Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Date: 5/7/2022 10:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Paulette. Your poem is so well written and you really deserve it. Blessings
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/8/2022 8:35:00 AM
Thank you~as always I appreciate your stopping by to comment. Blessings, Paulette
Date: 5/7/2022 9:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write/story. God knows best. Your time was not up. Have a great/blessed weekend...................
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/7/2022 9:28:00 AM
Thank you Paula, and congratulations to you also for your winning entry too. :)Paulette
Date: 5/4/2022 9:29:00 AM
Felt every line, Paulette, gripping...good work!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/4/2022 9:55:00 AM
Hi Jim, Thanks for stopping by~"gripping" yes, but peaceful experience. :)Paulette
Date: 5/3/2022 6:18:00 PM
Paulette, you've written a wonderful poem, full of meaningful insights, however, I hope this was not your actual situation, but rather a fictional one for the contest's sake. God is kind, and all we have to do is ask and we will be granted.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/4/2022 9:54:00 AM
Laashad thank you for stopping by to comment, I always value your comments. The insights of my poem do come from my personal experience. But, as you see all is well. :)Paulette
Date: 4/30/2022 3:00:00 PM
Great entry for the contest, Paulette. I hope this wasn't your personal experience. If it was, I glad you returned. Your words and thoughts through your poetry have helped many, I'm but one of them. Blessings my friend, Bill
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Date: 5/4/2022 9:53:00 AM
Dear Bill, thank you for your kind comments, especially to know that I might have helped others....you have made my day. P.S. yes, this was a personal experience~and yes, I too, am glad I returned even though it was the most peaceful moment in my life. (lol death) :)Paulette
Date: 4/30/2022 1:41:00 AM
God is compassionate. Ask and you shall receive. I need prayers this coming week.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/30/2022 11:45:00 AM
Hi Victor, sounds to me as though you are experiencing difficulties, I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless, Paulette
Date: 4/29/2022 8:36:00 PM
Oh my goodness, this is awesome, it is such a blessed beautiful testimony. Thank you so much for sharing this! God bless you :) I'm so glad He spared you, and you were able to share this wonderful message! <3 ~BJ (FAVE!!!)
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/30/2022 11:44:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by to comment BJ. I am glad you found this poem to be enlightening~I had a little trepidation while writing it~not sure how others would receive it. Thanks so much for your reassuring comment. :)Paulette
Date: 4/29/2022 3:23:00 PM
Wow, this is an excellent poem and powerful. I had an experience like this after being hospitalized with covid. It really hit home for me. Well done :)
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/30/2022 11:42:00 AM
Hi Heidi, I am glad your experience, like mine has given you a new understanding of life and eternity. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
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