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Near Death Experience

I felt like I was running against the clock Hurtling through a tunnel bathed in light, Experiencing a sudden, shattering shock. And still the peaceful overarching sight That all would be well for me over there Hurtling through a tunnel bathed in light. Then I felt my soul in astral everywhere A sense of resolution brought peace anon, That all would be well for me over there. Suddenly light at tunnel’s end was dawn, A whisper said the time had not yet come Filmy curtains of separation were drawn, I awakened in recovery completely numb. NINTH PLACE WINNER Written May 1, 2022 for "Near Death Experience" Poetry Contest sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 5/8/2022 7:59:00 AM

Congratulation, again and again. Expect to be saying that again soon.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/8/2022 8:24:00 AM

Aw, thanks, barbara. Thanks for your thoughtful and kind comment on my poem.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/2/2022 10:59:00 AM

This explains a NDE very well "Then I felt my soul in astral everywhere"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/2/2022 11:43:00 AM

Thanks. I struggled with this poem because I was basing it on experiences I had only read about.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/2/2022 8:09:00 AM

Was it a real one or is it just for the contest, Milt? whatever, it sounds real enough and is described beautifully...I have never had such an experience, though I did have a minor-turned-major accident in my school days!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/2/2022 10:48:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. This is based on experiences I have read about. I have never had such an experience personally.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/1/2022 3:56:00 PM

From what I've read, this seems validated by so many thousands of anecdotal experiences, including one from my next-door neighbor, who is normally quite the close-to-the-vest-conservative, esp. emotionally. He was just effusive about all those angels helping him. Hope he and you are both right! ~ gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/1/2022 7:13:00 PM

I do, too, gw. But, we won't really know until we make that final trip. Bon Voyage!