Near Death

Spiraling backward through my
life. Happiness, and Tribulations
flash before my eyes.

Far ahead I see a bright light.
I try and push myself towards
the light.

Suddenly at the speed of light,
I'm drawn back to my present
life.

I just then realize, that wonderful
light was the aperture from where
I began my life.

— Eduardo Cruz, Sep 11, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: New York City, N.Y. Spanish Harlem, USA

Favorite Poets: P. Neruda, Jose de Diego, E. Dickenson, R. Frost, there are many more, but these had the greatest influence...

Critiques

Janice Pearce

17 years 8 months ago

Near Death

Eduardo, This hit home for me. My husband had a near death experience. The white light was only a part of it for him~ "There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you." Will Rogers

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 8 months ago

the light

Janice, I've had many living in NYC and the time I spend in the service. so I know what your hubbies been through. the aperture is the first light we see when we come out of the womb. Near death is as if some one hit the rewind button. thanks for your comment Eddie if a man does not know love, he does not know God

t. reflexion

17 years 8 months ago

Quite an insight,

though it is difficult for some of us to remember the experience we had concerning our first contact with the physical universe, light has been a recurrent theme and in some cases, sound. The poet has succeeded in relaying a 'Near Death' experience in a few words and links it to the time he was born. The aperture seems to depict a hole of white light through which we come in and go out of this world. It also portrays our earthly existence as not being bright enough having been shaded by our happiness and tribulations. A very good write. Well done, Eddie and best wishes. T.

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 8 months ago

insight

T., the insight is all your, all that I hope is that when I write it the readers can see it. thank you so much. "We know the mysteries of philosophy and of the art of Holy Poetry" By Jose de Diego

infinite_dwarf

17 years 8 months ago

Eddie

This is the first work of yours I've gotten a chance to read as yet, and must say that I'm floored. Good flow, and captivating topic. Welcome to the site. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- "Live every day as if it were your last; one day you'll be right...."

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 8 months ago

floored

Jess, I'm floored that your floored. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. thank for the welcome. Eddie "We know the mysteries of philosophy and of the art of Holy Poetry" By Jose de Diego

Linda Moses

17 years 8 months ago

Eddie

I had a near death experience, where the brilliant white light came and completely enveloped me. At that moment, I believe I was given a choice. I my mind said yes, but my heart said NO. The heart must be the most important one to God, as it won. You have drawn a very good picture of a near death experience. I like your work

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 8 months ago

choice

Linda, for me I see it as a subject that most people know directly or second hand. I want to thank you twice for your comment on this piece, and on resignation. I rewrote it on the advice of you and Mark. thank you very much for your help. Eddie “We know the mysteries of philosophy and of the art of Holy Poetry” By Jose de Diego