Barely Made It In Poem by Randy McClave

While I have traveled across this nation
Not once did I ever seek forgiveness or salvation,
I have lied and I have cheated and I swore and I stole
Seemingly hell and Damnation was my final goal.
I have treated others the way that they shouldn't be treated
Into the devils pack I was always happily greeted,
People that loved me I didn't care to hurt
Them I just used and abused and I treated like dirt.
Then one day I truly saw the error of my way
Then upon my knees for forgiveness to God I did pray,
I then understood that my sins were my very own error
I then knew there was a hell, and I felt the pain and terror.
Unto God for my salvation and forgiveness, I did repent
And then unto Heaven upon my death I was joyfully sent,
When I arrived my friends and family were already there
They said I was an answer to their continuous prayer.
Into the gates of Heaven they believed I would never be seen
Because I lied, broke promises, judged others and was obscene,
But, now I know of true love and God's everlasting peace
I also know from my soul that feeling will never ever cease.
Then while in Heaven I visited all my family and friends
I then told them how happy and grateful I am for making my amends,
They too were grateful that into Heaven I was allowed
As they had watched my sinning sadly from atop of a cloud.
Then I saw their wings so very mighty and brilliant and large
So, with query I walked up to St. Peter, the Angel in charge,
I asked, "Why are other's wings so large and mine are so small and thin
Then St. Peter said unto me, "it is because you barely made It in".

Randy L. McClave