Death Dream Poem by Tom Yarborough

Last night I dreamt I died and went into the light
And despite the fact I tried was forced to watch this sight
Movies of each act that I performed on earth
They recorded every fact that I had done since birth
Each time I hurt a person or each time that I stole
When I started cursing or turned someone to the cold
When I ignored a beggar's hand or made a small child cry
Each time I failed to make a stand and each time that I'd lie
The times I cheated on my wife or told an ethnic joke
The mistakes I made in life were enough to make me choke
But when they saw my tears they told me to return
To alleviate my fears and for me to start to learn
When I awoke in bed my sheets were soaking wet
But I remembered what they said you must repay your debt
So if you see a change in me don't ask the reason why
For you may also see if you should dream you die