there death stood at my front door <br />knocking, knocking, and trying to get in <br />standing outside with a fastidious grin. <br /> <br />he said it was close to that time for me to go. <br />that i was at deaths door, 'BUT I DID'NT KNOW' <br />i ignored my body and all the signs <br />i should have listened, i had the time. <br /> <br />now i'm laying on the ground <br />no one to turn to, no one around. <br />no strength to scream, can't make a sound. <br />i'm gasping for air, and a heavy pain in my chest <br /> is this where i'll die, and be laid to rest. <br /> <br />grasping my chest, i turned slowly around <br />there an angel stood, not making a sound. <br />then i heard him whisper in my ear: <br />i gave you the signs which you chose to ignore <br />should i give you another chance <br />and pick you up from the floor? <br /> <br />i pleaded with him 'please let me stay' <br />i'll listen to you and i'll change my way. <br />with a smile and touch, the pain went away <br />i got up then and began to pray. <br /> <br />the doctors said it was a HEART ATTACK <br />i cheated the devil on this particular day <br />i laughed as he turned his back and walked away. <br /> <br /> <br />LISTEN FOR THE SIGNS.<br /><br />louis rams<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-cheated-the-devil/
