I dreamed death came to me one night
and heaven's gates flew open wide.
With kindly grace St. Peter came
and ushered me inside.

There to my astonishment
were friends I had known on earth,
Some I had labeled as unfit
and some of little worth.

Indignant words flew to my lips:
words I could not set free,
For every face showed stunned surprise -
No one expected me.