Understanding

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1982 - My near death experience...if you want to call it that. A blessing of peace to calm a chaotic soul seems more accurate. I always have to do things the hard way. Hope you enjoy it.

Understanding




His wife called and I cried
a bottle of 151 and sleeping pills and I died.
Drifting up above the room, the city, the earth,
It was a rebirth.

The confusion was stilled as my heart,
this life and earth are God's art.
Finally, all understanding was given to me
Then I was told, that was not my place to be.

When I awoke with a shock
I didn't want to talk.
But I have not forgotten to this day
I may not remember why
but it's suppposed to be this way,
we will understand it all after we die.

Peace/Namaste

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RAYTHEONSKY commented on Understanding

02-07-2011

Freedom from suffering.....peace wanted...needed... I totally understand. My heart aches after reading this..TempestLady, you are a beautiful soul.

Tempestlady

02/09/2011

Thanks, I appreciate your taking the time to read my work. Tlady

dahlusion commented on Understanding

12-02-2010

In 1971, I was on my death bed with a fever of 105 and rising: bathtub full of ice, and infection on my lips spreading down my throat...the light, the warmth, the visions. Bravo!!!

Tempestlady

12/03/2010

105 that will do it. I guess sometimes the timing is off? Don't know why, guess it is not supposed to be our choice when we die. Sorry you were that bad, can have mind altering implications for life. I knew there was a reason i liked you so much. Glad you enjoyed and related. Write on....

soulwriter commented on Understanding

11-29-2010

Breathless.... rebirth is an experience that is often beyond words... so grateful that you shared yours... Thank you for the experience! Soul

Tempestlady

11/29/2010

Thanks for a insightful comment. It still needs some work but it said what i needed to say. As always I wish you could stay. Write on....

Artist commented on Understanding

11-28-2010

That is a sublime beautifully written piece of personal writing, one which I can relate to perhaps on more levels than I care to mention. Lovely poetry and one of hope. Love it

Tempestlady

11/29/2010

Hope I didn't reopen any scars. Glad you enjoyed it.

Mrpoetry commented on Understanding

11-17-2010

a good poem so please give your life to Christ before you depart from this planet

Tempestlady

11/29/2010

Done...

When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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Mr. O. D. Fisher 9
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