One weekend when down at the beach
I went for a swim in the sea
I liked to try and jump the waves
when out at sea I felt so free

Then came along a big freak wave
and crash, came down on top of me
then to learn the might of the sea
I found myself no longer free

Gripped by the current no way out
spun round and round so very fast
how could I know which way was up
maybe this day would be my last

They say that when your close to death
your life flashes before your eyes
Its true my whole life brought to mind
before my imminent demise

Strangely though it was so peaceful
and I had no fear of dying
just wonder at what might come next
as I had to give up trying

Then a horrible thought occured
my peace and wonder shattered
as my family came to mind
and then their cries of grief I heard

Just then I rose to the surface
and standing next to me a man
who asked whether I was alright
and in a daze I said "I am"

Now do you believe in angels?
I believe that he was one
when I turned to say my Thankyou's
the kind man who saved me was gone

(c) Baz Busbe