Chronic life — day by day – determined dour
April sixteenth two thousand eight – faced my death
I’ve come to believe in my Higher Power

With my chronic illness I’ve ne’er cowered
But this night – thought – this is my last earthly breath
Chronic life — day by day – determined dour

Sadly I thought – it is my final hour
An opposing auto – side swiped my traveling bed
I’ve come to believe in my Higher Power

Pitch blackness surrounds, my life’s momet — soured
Flash of bright light, “Not now!” — I scream in my head
Chronic life — day by day – determined dour

From air to earth I land – greeted rain shower
Felt my body — weeped — and cried: “I am not dead!”
I’ve come to believe in my Higher Power

It has been four days and I will not glower
Glad to be alive — witness — life’s tragic weds
Chronic life — day by day – determined dour
I’ve come to believe in my Higher Power