At death’s door, I stood one day
Just a visit, I did not stay
Crisis over, I gave a sigh
I think I was – afraid to die
In a moment, life was altered
Glanced at future, almost faltered
I could not do things I did
I think I was – afraid to live
Through these encounters, answers I sought
About life and death, I gave some thought
Faced the unknown, faith faded out
Fear stepped forward, so did my doubt
Why did I doubt? Why did I fear?
Was I naive? Or lacking in years?
Death’s door again, question I ask
Would I be weak? As in the past
Reflect I did, some thoughts anew
About my life, a broader view
These thoughts hidden? Were they obscure?
An answered prayer and nothing more
My life as is; is not my own
It belongs to Him, it’s just a loan
Over the year, what did I learn?
Life is a gift, I did discern
Another thing learned, I’m not alone
And some day now, He’ll call me home
In life and death His presence near
No room for doubt and less for fear
And when He calls, with hope I pray
He’s been with me along the way,
Beyond death’s door, for me He waits
With a smile and a long embrace