Earthen Angel

This is for April. I know you have been going through a hard time, but I just want you to know that there are a lot of people who want to support you, and help you through it.

Sweet, steadfast angel

With a teeming, tragic past.

Crying, thrashing, screaming out

To end her pain so vast.

 

Doll-faced with a secret

Echoed chaos and despair.

Slams the door and locks it

Just pretends that it’s not there.

 

A system well-constructed

Until a stormy day,

A demon burst out from the earth

And dragged her faith away.

 

That precious, flickering soul

That kept her love alight,

Ascending to his place in the sky

To bathe her in his light.

 

Live on dear earthen angel,

With knowledge this is true…

You watched him, raised him,

Now it is he who watches over you.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lady Glitter]

My fav stanza is #3, because it talks about how we plan and build our faith; but then a tragedy can sorely try it. It is then that we learn if we really possessed the faith to begin with. This nice rhymer reminds the griever that the departed one is still there; just in a different place.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Sandi, and you are right, sometimes we can be so fragile.

[Thaddius]

Great sense of the flow. I could go on and on about how people don't have this, either aren't aware of it or don't put enough value on having perfect flow. You have it here, it is effortless to read, and some very punchy fourth lines to boot. Very nice work

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much Thaddius, I appreciate it. It was written for a really wonderful person who has been given the short end of the stick all too often.

[AprilRN1210]

O.M.G,...... d****t Ashira... I thought I was crying before... they are pouring now... how the hell do I thank you for this... I mean seriously.. I have no words... this has taken my breath away... apparently my words too for they fail me now.... I honestly don't know what to say... this is beyond stunning and moving in the deepest way... this deserves such a beautiful review and I am just shell-shocked and a bundle of nerves vibrating and puddle of tears... THANK YOU... honestly, from the bottom of my broken heart... THANK YOU....

[Ashira Macy]

You don't have to thank me or review in any spectacular way my friend. This was written in a moment of heart wrenching empathy from the bottom of my heart to reach out to you in the only way I can. I desperately hope that the powers that be give you a break, to let you heal. Again, I am sorry to have made you cry (though sometimes I feel better after a good cry, so maybe it will be the same for you.) Hugs and love your way.

[AprilRN1210]

Me too ma'am.. and anyone who reads this can tell it was written from the HEART... it is as beautiful as you are inside and out... again.. THANK YOU... ((hugs)) and love back to you.. for you have moved me more than you know....

[Ashira Macy]

I am glad, and hope it helps. Like I have said, if you ever want to talk, I am here. I hate to see my friends' suffering if I can do something to help.

[AprilRN1210]

you have done more with this heartfelt offering than I could have ever hoped for.. I am printing this out and looking at it when the waves come crashing down on me...

[Ashira Macy]

Aw, I am so glad it had that effect on you dear, I was concerned it would be too soon, but it came flowing out. I really believe he is smiling down at you in loving though. I am not very religious, but some things I just have faith in. This is one of them.

[Ashfallen]

Tears Tears Tears...... :(

[Ashira Macy]

I agree. =,(

[Jack Wolfe]

A good and stunning tribute to our resident nurse, Ashira. I'm sure she'll be touched by this.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Jack, she deserves all we can give her.

[AprilRN1210]

that I was Doc... she freaking made me cry like a river of tears... but it was STUNNING...

[Matching Socks]

This is so sweet Ashira I just know it will move her to tears.
Beautiful.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Ana, I feel so bad for all that she has been going through lately. She is such a wonderful person, she deserves much better.

[Matching Socks]

She really does sweetie. She does. xx

[AprilRN1210]

move me it did.. thank you to you both.. ((hugs))

[Matching Socks]

((Hugs)) hope you're hanging in there...

[AprilRN1210]

barely, but that counts... some moments still catch me by surprise with a huge wave of overwhelming emotion but am holding on tight...