Near Death Experience

Intriguing subject of which I've read.
Most NDEs come back without dread
of dying, some are eager to go;
some feel they know and are saying so.

Many describe a most brilliant light,
believe it is God's love shining bright.
They're embraced unconditionally;
despair erased additionally.

While in this state, they can fly with ease.
Disease, blindness, cripples are released.
Hate dissipates in the love that's shown--
a wonderful place to call their own.

Long-passed relatives wave at the gate;
want to join with them, but they must wait.
Sometimes they are allowed to decide.
Tho tempted, most return to this side.

Most people are now forever changed--
love is foremost, they must rearrange
their lives for caring till their last breath,
distribute love found at their near death.

May 2, 2022
for Near Death Experience Poetry Contest
by Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Canerdy Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Ann, this wonderful poem has me smiling. I love your approach to the topic. Superb! Janice
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May 9, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Love always seems to be the answer. Reading this felt so good! thanks dear Anne............suzanne
Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 6:41 PM
Well said! This is what many describe!
Peck Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, Kim. :)
Leffanta Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Whether the Ukraine or Las Vegas, NM, too many are experiencing NDE, but you are right, it does leave one sans fear of dying! Aloha!
Peck Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Is that cold spot near Gallup or farther north?
Leffanta Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 11:19 AM
There was an old trading post near the Arizona border built above a cave which was an outlet for frigid temperatures, so no need for a fridge, air conditioner, swamp cooler, etc. Best place in the desert to live! Aloha!
Peck Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Poor NM is burning up. I got an Extreme Fire Danger msg on my computer yesterday for Las Cruces. Desert is outside my back wall. Scary. You have molten lava, I have wildfires. Life is pretty fragile...Aloha
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