After the accident had occurred and the man died, I was hoping that God could somehow use it as means to evangelise, especially to his family and those in the area. The thought eventually became a prayer, which though in a small way, God has answered through my composing of this piece on 14 July 2010. Please pass it on.

It was not fight or flight
Did he scream, freeze or pray?
What was he thinking?

With solemnity and resolve he faced it
Did he see or hear any warning?
Whatever plans, needs or duties and earthly hopes
All gone too soon!


It was certain and it came for him
He chose not when, fast or slow, painful or tender,
Violently or peacefully, no clue had he!


Pitiable or enviable, resisting or willingly, others to say
Cursing or blessing still down he went, and gone too soon!

What state of heart died he with? Only he and God could resolve.
Into bliss or burning lake
Suppose it was you gone too soon?


How doeth with your Maker?
Only in Jesus will you be safe, when you too are gone too soon!
Look to him who planned your life for true hope and a future.