Almost

What a strange word: almost
The same as nearly and
That was Close but
Something happened
The closer I get to my Lord
Th sadder I feel for
All those almosts
Those who almost made it
Those who were almost saved
Someone almost baptised
The question is:
Is that close enough?
Is it ever enough?
To be almost saved!
To be almost persuaded!
To be almost to heaven!
How close is almost?