Michael was dying
He knew that he was dying
The crowd that had gathered around him
Knew that he was dying
Two bullets had entered his lung
He was drowning slowly in his own blood
As he lay on the sidewalk
He saw an angel
With a message from God
God forgives you
God forgives all his children
The angel bathed the sweat
That had formed on his face
Just keep it out of my eyes
He asked
As I want to see the road to Heaven
Deep in the night sky above Vegas
Michael saw a light
It was heading slowly towards him
But what of my sins?
They have been forgiven
I have killed many men
And they have forgiven you
They await you in Heaven
The column of light reached Michael
And the angel lifted him into her arms
And they were taken by the light
Upwards towards Heaven
Gangway please move madam
The paramedics are here
Can you not see he is already dead?
The police began to disperse the crowds
And the son of one of his many victims
Closed Michael’s eyes
And covered him with a police blanket