Near Death Experience

Lying silently on my bed, eyes open wide. Watching as darkness moves in like a heavy fog. My breathing seems to echo against the cold walls And my heart beats rapidly as I’m plagued with thought. Prayer like questions, if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take, will he take me? Instantly thoughts go to grandma, surely she’s there, Surely her open arms will be there to greet me. Harbouring such thoughts bring to me a peaceful smile. I start counting all the loved ones I will soon see. I count them as others count sheep in darkest night They have become like soft comfort blankets to me They make my nights less scary, should it be my time. Soon my weary body gives way to pure darkness I slip into a place of total nothingness Time stands still and now I am neither here nor there I am nowhere, floating helplessly forever Then far off I see a light shining so brightly Now I feel once more as my aching body hurts I moan and roll toward the window lit with sun Realization sinks in, I’ve made it……one more night. Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 11.01.2014 Anthony Slausen’s Contest: Near Death Experience 5th