Death Row

The prison doors swung open, they shackled my hands and feet, fear welled up within me soon my maker I would meet, I tried to swallow the lump in my throat, as they led me out of my cell, my heart sank all hope was gone, my soul was bound for hell. There was a great uproar of noise as they walked me down the hall “remember Jesus saves” I heard one inmate call. I grit my teeth together and told myself not to cry at the stroke of midnight I was condemned to die. The door slammed shut the click of the lock cut thru me like a knife, here is where I would spend the last hour of my life. “Remember Jesus saves!” the words echoed in my ear, as I bowed to my knees the spirit of god drew near. Oh god please forgive me my life is full of sin. Come into my heart and make me whole cleanse me from within. Jesus appeared in the room, his face was flowing white, there were holes in his hands and feet, his face adorned with light. My child you’re forgiven, he said I don’t have to tell you twice, this very day you’ll be with me in paradise. Once again the doors swung open and they strapped me to the gurney. I did not fear I was prepared to make my heavenly journey. As the deadly needle pierced my skin, God’s presence came down like rain; Jesus took me by the hand and led me to the Promised Land. There was a great uproar of noise as he led me down streets of gold, the angels shouted glory and sang of love and joy untold.