Chapter (9) ANGELS. A COLLABORATION IN CELEBRATION OF MANKIND.

The Players Angels: Afriel penned by MomzillaNC Zadkiel penned by KLGoode Jophiel penned by MAD ENGLISHMAN Son of Adam penned by John Gabriel Daughter of Eve penned by Rita

Introduction by angels in unison - offstage [penned by MomzillaNC]

           A trio of Angels… a-watching,
           Guiding fragile humanity…
           These three always and ever hoping
           Mankind o’ercomes petty frailty…

                             Afriel:          In this season of expectation
                                                Afriel, angel o’Hope and Youth
           Inspires in all new contemplation
           Planting frail seeds of Peace and Truth

                          Jophiel:          I am come, not with flags and fanfares.
           But Hope and inspiration bring.
           Can we but take away mankind’s cares
           And renewed, yuletide praises sing?

                          Zadkiel:          I am Zadkiel, the third of nine, 
           Share my comfort and kindness,
           Time to find a guiding light to shine;
           Calm serenity in darkness.

           Afriel, dear angel Jophiel,
           What has become of brother man?
                                                Do they need a reminder gentle,
           The Christmas season is at hand?

                          Jophiel:          A light you seek to aid humankind
           Th’Light given e're 2000 years
           Yet these mortals do not seek to find
           That sacred peace that knows no fears.

                             Afriel:          What more may we say to wayward man?
           Oft and oft reminders we’ve lent…
           Peace gives way to war since time began…
           Burned up the hopeful Youth we’ve sent.

                          Jophiel:          Pestilence and plague sent t’give them fright
           A thousand peaceful prayer desires
           And I’ll wash away their love of fight,
           A thousand sparks t’light cleansing fires.

                          Zadkiel:          Often I despair and then delight,
           Cru-el but kind these men can be,
           Care for more than kin on Christmas night,
           Hope is alive ‘neath the trimmed tree.

                             Afriel:          Angel Jophiel, what’s that shines there?
           Bright shines Heaven’s light upon earth.
           Man rushes in to soothe plague’s scare.
           They still seek peace in soul’s Rebirth.

                          Jophiel:          Like moths they gather beneath God’s light
           Each holds aloft a candle flame
           On Cringle’s eve, they pray for Earth’s plight
           Hearts lift with carols in His name

                             Afriel:          I hear the music, Hosanna’s Ring
           Hearts and minds raised in gratitude
           Hands lent for Hope and comfort to bring
           Bending to feed His multitude

                          Zadkiel:          I hear people sing with open hearts,
           See them joyful with season's cheer, 
           Continuing on through fits and starts,
           Never surrendering to fear.

             Son of Adam:               The seed of Adam I am become,
           Man’s image here on earth’s domain,
           With sins planted on my brow the sum
           Of all his hopes, desire and pain.

           As we come towards the Savior's birth,
           Not all are here to celebrate,
           To many just  gluttony and mirth
           Or pain and hunger is their fate.

           Though many good men do selfless deeds
           Not ALL men of faiths gather here,
           Still  they will show love for those with needs,
           Easing hunger, cold, thirst and fear.

                          Jophiel:          Can they sustain across a year's span?
                          Zadkiel:          God's love and light does live in you.
                             Afriel:          The Song of Heaven rings new in Man
    Angels - Unison:                   Son of Adam doth hope anew

   Daughter of Eve:                    Eve's own heir, I nurture fragile life
           Mother's faithful heart beats within
           I hold Earth's future, my wishes rife
           For true brotherhood to begin
 
           As Yuletide fills each heart again
           Their hopeful voices sing as one
           They harmonize with righteous men
           The advent of the Dawning Sun

           So hearken now the joyous news,
           The melody and each bell’s toll,
           For in these notes my hope renews
           That humankind can be made whole

                             Afriel:          The hope renewed in Man doth shine forth
                          Jophiel:          In all tongues shall man’s faith increase
                          Zadkiel:          From lips of Man and God love shall poureth
    Angels - Unison:                   Daughter doth raise up Hope and Peace

                             Afriel:          Harken, eternal companions mine
           Mankind doth join Heaven’s chorus
           Youth and inspiration brightly shine
           They heed the call to Peace from us 

                          Zadkiel:          The hour is nearly upon us all,
           From every corner gather,
           Men who have answered His holy call,
           Join with the Spirit Son and Father.

                      Jophiel:          Relived in that first star's shining light

           Tonight, men sing 'neath His banner

           We our tasks complete this holy night

           Angels all now sing "Hosanna!"

 

Conclusion by angels unison: [penned by KLGoode]
           Standing vigil we stars from afar,
           Three angels to shelter and guide,
           Bowing to worship on the altar,
           We shall ever be by your side.

Reviews

[Nila M.]

Beautiful dialogue. Are they here? I don't listen to the news unless I have to because the state of our humanity seems to be in a chaos. While I do not consider myself "religious" in a traditional sense, I would definitely say that I'm faith based, and do believe that there is a higher order in the universe and that benevolent beings watch over us to the extent that we are open to that. This was very beautifully written and inspires brighter thoughts.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

This was a difficult piece to write as we were all in different parts of the world. However I think the end result was worth it all. I'm so pleased you liked it. I enjoyed being the angel Jophiel. We did a load of research into all the Angels to form a mind set. We may do another one this year too. many thanks for reading.

[Nila M.]

I would love to see another! Thank you...