my angel

a poem i wrote a while ago.....about a special someone who has passed...

artwork by gabriel gajdos

his light emanated as if a beacon

i was drawn to his luminosity

i just had to investigate

i was brimming with curiosity

was it my imagination?

should i trust my own vision?

would the others influence me?

no, i had to make my own decision!

 

at the most unexpected places

he would suddenly appear

comforting me when it was essential

recognizing I needed him near

 

when life made me stumble

and i thought i’d taken all i could take

he’d shed light on the situation

helping me recognize my mistake

 

how often was i caught in the middle

on the proverbial picket fence?

somehow he acknowledged my faults

while giving massive acceptance

 

turning me into a survivor

making me understand

wanting me to do it alone

yet always offering his hand

 

when i was finally self-confident

his light seemed to diminish

i noticed a small smile on his lips

he was satisfied he’d fulfilled his wish

 

and although on this earth

his light can no longer shine

i know he was an angel

and i am grateful he was mine!

 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... there are certain people who have the ability to guide and encourage... especially angels in disguise... who are very wise. Your photo is a glimpse into your poetry. Yes, we have guardian angels who suddenly appear at the most unlikely times. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Pat! Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and wonderful use of words.
"turning me into a survivor
making me understand
wanting me to do it alone
yet always offering his hand"
The above lines are true. Must hold with gentle grasp. Love should be knowing freedom and knowing safety. Thank you Lydia for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so wise, my friend. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Tom]

More of a soulmate than a friend, his auro only began to wane when he was satisfied his protégé was complete!

An absolutely terrific tribute, posthumously poetic in fine rhyme and verse!

[Lydia Shutter]

You saw it clearly, Tom. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Not always fond of this kind of verse but having surpassed by a long way my expectations ....again... This is superb, rhythmically and romatically it is just perfect.

[Lydia Shutter]

I don't write rhyming poetry much anymore. I prefer free verse. Always pleased to have a review from you, Ken. Thank you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Life's trials can strengthen our survival skills and friend's or special people's passing can enlarge our understandings. Turning into sort of angels is thinking of their presence in lovely ways. Sad but very relatable...:)............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Sami. Always a treat to have a review from you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. ...:::)))

[Tony Jordan]

Very moving Lydia - beautifully so.
(hugs)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Tony. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but his light shines from the afterlife......and for you always will...
in first line of second stanza....i read it with only one "was"---

a stirring tributee to your friend....

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

whoops....gotta be a better editor, Jacob. Thank you for catching that and for the review. Lydi***