I had a strong presentiment
I would meet with an accident.
If I drove home my usual way
and that my life would end this day.
A flash of foresight granted me?
or merely serendipity.
I do not know but I was sure
I had to take the long detour.
I saw the scene so vividly
A car crushed beneath a fallen tree.
I am not superstitious
but this warning was obvious.
I pulled into the first lay by.
I did not stop to wonder why
I was convinced that it was right
to take a different route that night.
I drove along the way I’d come
and took the scenic route back home.
My wife was in a worried state
when I arrived home safe but late.
She’s heard the news on the T.V.,
a car crushed by a fallen tree
About the time I should have been
driving near that fatal scene.
I had been granted a reprieve
by kindly fate we both believe.
That flash of foresight saved my life
and brought me safe home to my wife.
I can’t explain it, do not try
although sometimes I wonder why
I did not die beneath that tree
as I was meant to: Who saved me.
20-Dec-07
Great poem, Ivor. I think Thad is right. It had to be divine providence. God himself saved you. There can be no other explanation. It clearly was not your time since you listened and were teachable. It seems you had the free will to do as you pleased. That is the interesting thing.
Hi Ivor Great poem! I think God saved you, so you could write many more enjoyable poems and stories! *10*! ! Thad
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hi Ivor, I love a mystery. I don't think it was your time to go. You have to stay around to write your brilliant and beautiful poetry. I love this poem.....