Ascension

The blunt edge of the axe came swinging right at me

I dodged and I rolled but still it connected

Square on the side of my head, hard it came.

I remember the ground giving way below my feet

And falling without end, faster until I hit the street

I remember thinking everything was OK

I'd pick myself up and make him feel sorry

But soon I realised I could see nothing but black.

I panicked and I felt fear rising up in my chest

I blinked but felt nothing; I couldn't feel my tongue

I tried moving my fingers but they refused to oblige

And I knew I'd be dead soon because I didn't feel the snow

Get colder and colder as the night wore on.

Then I slept. For a night and a day and a night

When I awoke, I was in heaven

Around me was white, warm and quiet

I knew I was dead because I felt no anger

No regrets; no ill will at the person who'd caused this.

I felt a touch, warm and soft

I opened my eyes to an angel's face

She was dressed all in white; a halo around her head

With soft eyes and hair that flowed like water

She smiled and asked how it was that I felt

I nodded and smiled and felt very dumb

She said I was lucky and I couldn't agree more

With all my sins I surely belonged in hell.

She said it was OK, that the Almighty forgave all

All one needed to do was to forgive all too.

I told her she was the most beautiful angel I'd seen

She blushed and grew quiet and then floated away

I tried to get up and follow but I couldn't move a muscle

That's when the man in a white coat and stethoscope walked in.

- Anonymous.