Near Death Experience

Edward Charles McDevitt

You have heard from me the Love I have for my Dear, Sweet Mother,

The Love I have comes from Deep With-in for me there is no Other.

Using water daily for the dishes, cooking and things like laundry,

How little did I know thinks we slowly building inside of me.

I brought water from home for "Precious" and myself as well,

Not wanting to breathe in those fumes nor that nasty smell.

Replenish did I have to do such as pick up things I need,

Prescriptions, dog food. just running daily deeds.

After running these errands and sitting back awhile

The only thing that didn't return to me was my famous smile.

The more I sat and thought about things, Wow, did things get hot!

I don't care what I did for it, the angrier was all I got!

Then came the congestion, runny nose and all,

I could barely stand, and when I did, I would fall.

I lost control of all bodily functions and that really made me mad,

My Spouse did shower me off for that was the only choice he had.

He then called 911 and when they finally came for me,

Me not knowing time of day was somewhat after three.

Everyone was angry for his waiting so long to call,

They had no idea the conditition that I was in at all.

I was in critical condition, my pulse oxygen in the low 70's,

The lowest it should be is in the high 90's!

Little did I know, How close to death I had been.

So smoking is done and I never want to be there again.

I learned a little lesson about my Mother and her way.

She has to use that Oxygen every single day!

 

 

 

  • Author: Edward Charles McDevitt (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 25th, 2017 04:09
  • Comment from author about the poem: This true write has taught me one valuable thing. You never really know what someone is goiing through unless you talke a little walk with them! Try it! Sorry I"ve been gone so long guys!!!
  • Category: Love
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  • WriteBeLight

    I wish you the best Edward. Great poem.

    • Edward Charles McDevitt

      Thank you Write! While here in the hospital, They've found out that my heart is skipping beats causing me to faint. So when the pneumonia clears up I'll have a pace maker to "shock" my heart into sinusrhythm.. Imagine that! Thanks for reading!

      • WriteBeLight

        You are very welcome!

      • myself and me

        Since you post this poem, I would assume your condition is stable now. Hope your recovery is godspeed.
        Thank you for sharing the experience.



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