The first report, like a jarring thunderstorm inside my head,
I stumble as a pain shoots through me like venom.
But I do not feel the numbing ache. I press on towards my goal.
The second like a thousand waves crashing over my ears.
I fall to the ground. The pain is doubled, but I sense nothing, feel nothing
See nothing but my destination. I gather my courage and stand again. Nothing
Will stop my mission.
The third and final earth-shaking, ear-splitting bolt of lightening brings
Me to my knees, but the deadening hurt does not spread further.
My objective is accomplished. I feel myself begin to fall forward.
I cannot stop myself. I wait for the impact of my body on the
Rigid ground, but it never comes. Unexpectedly all I feel is an ethereal
Rapture and all care, pain, sadness or hurt is gone and I surrounded
With the peace that I know can only be found one place….