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Personal Notes on Angels

Submitted by Michael Anthony on Thu, 2023-03-16 00:10

I don't know any angels.
Not like the ones in the Bible.
But I have met some who must be.

They have helped me walk through underlying worlds
of pain and decay just under the surface
of all the beauty I see in another sunrise.

And to appreciate the wonder I've felt
being next to those that have no wings or halos
or other decorations to show me.

I don't ever recall a biblical angel
speaking to me, or even trying
in some enlightened way.
Maybe I wasn't listening,
or maybe faith didn't want to bother.

The touchable angels I've known,
the ones without fairytale stories
and gossamer robes, have been there for me
in the broke-down times I've needed them.

Style / type:

Free verse

Review Request (Intensity):

I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Review Request (Direction):

What did you think of my title?

How does this theme appeal to you?

How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Last few words:

I see them everwhere!

Editing stage:

Editing - polished draft

Content level:

Not Explicit Content

Comments

Geezer

Thu, 2023-03-16 02:27

An awesome outlook...

Right away, you dispelled
any preconceived idea of gloom and doom from your title
and your verse is well defined as a joy in secret knowledge

"They have helped me walk through underlying worlds
of pain and decay just under the surface
of all the beauty I see in another sunrise"

I like the story, the title and the idea that
there are personal angels, I think that I have a couple.

My favorite lines?

"Maybe I wasn't listening,
or maybe faith didn't want to bother."

Deep thoughts there.

~ Geezer.
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Michael Anthony

Sat, 2023-03-18 10:29

Thank you Geez! I don't know

Thank you Geez! I don't know about Bible angels, as I wrote about here, but I have always been thankful for the real ones I've encountered.

Best

Michael Anthony

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Rosewood Apothecary

Thu, 2023-03-16 09:28

He’s picked out some great lines and he is correct about the story and theme. There are angels everywhere, especially if you’re looking for them. I know a few personally and they lend me elevation when I’m down.

Tim

Michael Anthony

Sat, 2023-03-18 10:30

Could not agree with you more

Could not agree with you more about the "everywhere angels" Tim - thank you!

best

Michael Anthony

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Lavender

Thu, 2023-03-16 20:21