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A Fortress for Me
by Audrey M Scott
From out of shadow and cold chill
a warming drew me in,
warming me to let go,
to be safe in the chamber there-in.
Fingers of shadow creeping across my life
no longer reaching me in fear,
I felt the brightness and joy
of a rose-pink bosom--- pillowed,
and my heart sang a song of peace,
I fell forward into it,
curled and slept---
safe in the chamber cleft for me.
The morphine held me taut in rigor
it wouldnt allow muscles to relax;
if this was dying, I welcomed the warmth
as it replaced the ice- cold shivering grip holding
me from toe to neck, the sensation of freezing liquid
creeping up over my ribcage,
this warmth was inviting, safe, beautiful and
comfortable
as a downy soft bed
I wanted this
so I let go, I relaxed,
.entrusting myself into my Carers hand.
Waking later, sensing some time lost, I felt
a thrill run through my chest,
at knowing
.I had rested in Him.
11/12/2002 Author's Note: Whilst in hospital with a side affect of Leukaemia, I had an allergic reaction to morphine and the above poem is based on having Leukaemia and the slipping into unconscious from the reaction of the morphine.
Posted on 11/12/2002
Copyright © 2024 Audrey M Scott
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 11/14/02 at 02:35 AM Vivid symbolism mixed with reality. Though morphine was at work, there was a sure presence of God. For those in Christ, I think, can relate to similar experiences in times of deep distress or physical duress. A comforting poem with strong emotional undertone and spiritual sensitivity. |
| Posted by Anne Howe on 11/14/02 at 05:17 PM you relate this experience so clearly and beautifully |
| Posted by Mary Ellen Smith on 01/31/03 at 07:33 AM We will miss you Dearie...but look forward to seeing you someday in Heaven...stopped in to Audee's library to read some of her poems. She was a dear poetry friend to us all and an encourager. |
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