Angels Without Wings

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    Angels Without Wings

    On the other side of the tracks in Heaven

    Dwell the angels without wings

    They accept their fate without question

    As they must think of higher things

     

    Although gifted with flight they are not

    They do not feel downtrodden

    As angels duties are far to vast

    And they must bear the heavy burden

     

    And so they toil in the shadows of wings on high

    With an occasional upward glance

    For to soar so high in the endless sky

    Is possible only in a mystical trance

     

    Events of long ago forever sealed their fate

    Something definitely went awry  

    On a starry night you may view their tears

    As shooting stars in the distant sky

     

    Although sadness sometimes floods their minds

    Pity is not the thing they seek

    They set an example for all to see

                  From Heavens highest peak                

     

    In life as in heaven all must accept their lot

    Angels without wings are no exception

    So take heed of the lesson revealed to you

    And don’t fall prey to the Devil’s deception

    For if you do beware of the fate it brings

    There are far worse things than the mere absence of wings

     

    ©Copyright 2009 Charlie Gragg  

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    gogant commented on Angels Without Wings

    12-03-2009

    Oh boy, not only to we have to hope we make it to Heaven...now we have to worry about whether we get wings when we get there. A different twist for sure, Chuck, and very well constructed..................................................gogant

    Hampton

    12/03/2009

    Thanks. Your comments are always appreciated.

    stellar commented on Angels Without Wings

    11-07-2009

    This one is very beautiful, simply beautiful, lovely flow, lovely content

    Hampton

    11/07/2009

    I am pleased you found it to your liking. Thanks.

    SavVySam commented on Angels Without Wings

    10-04-2009

    A peaceful tale delivered with such grace and power. Original idea, cleverly developed. (Woe to all who ignore your caution) Thanks for sharing!

    Hampton

    10/04/2009

    My thanks to you for reading and commenting.

    Tempestlady commented on Angels Without Wings

    09-26-2009

    This one went into my favorites. Such a beautiful and inspiring message. Had to read it again. Lovely write. Just lovely. Write on.....

    Hampton

    09/26/2009

    You are very kind. I am glad you liked the poem.

    frenzyace commented on Angels Without Wings

    09-09-2009

    Wow thats all i can really say, thank you I needed to read this!

    Hampton

    09/09/2009

    I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment.

    Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular.

    Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Greek philosopher.

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