Day I Almost Lost my Dad
We said a prayer for the souls at rest
When my dad, suddenly just held his chest
I had no clue of what, was to unfold
Probably indigestion, is what I was told
The pain didn't cease, but strong it grew
A Heart Attack! could it be true?
Along the way my car just stalled
Was death trying to make sure my dad was called?
A million thoughts raced through my mind
I needed to stay focused and leave emotions behind
We fought our way and reached in time
They operated quickly and now my dad is fine.
Death took my mum and wanted dad too
But it was not his time, even Jesus knew
I just thank the Lord for my prayers were heard
My dad's alive, his departure's deferred
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James Barnett 5th Nov 2012
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Submitted by Jbarnett on September 08, 2013
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 692 |
Words | 137 |
Stanzas | 9 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 |
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