Guardian

Look...

Morning clouds hover

weighing on my mind

and then a sunray spills

upon my shade

Protesting the glare,

I move on through the day

feeling my heart’s burdening

pervade

Walking darkened paths

the ends become obscure

sudden breaths of wind

caress my cheek

I brush away the kisses,

head bent against the gloom

intent on falling deeper

in the bleak

Then in the blackest moment,

the grimmest point of night

a winking in the heavens

grabs my eye

I gaze at this bright vision,

the tides within me turn

I hear redemption beckon

from on high

The steadfast loving hand

that reaches for the soul

wears no feathered wings

for ready flight

Our angels are more subtle,

only seen through eyes of faith ~

they’re in the sun ~ the wind ~

and in the starlight.

 

Reviews

[Jennifer Gladen]

"Our angels are more subtle,
Only seen through eyes of faith"

Exactly! When faith is there you can almost sense them...

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep. I know I am never alone... :)

[Baby Ricochet]

I used to think butterflied flitting around me were guardian angels. I still do, sort of

[Rita L. Sev]

:) That's so cool

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"Our angels are more subtle,
only seen through eyes of faith ~
they’re in the sun ~ the wind ~
and in the starlight."

Perfect lines, Rita. I love this piece.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Dhaye. So glad you liked this.

[Rose of many colours]

Great write I enjoy reading ..Rose of many colours

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Rose!

[Rose of many colours]

you are most welcome and have a good night write ...

[Antoñyo]

Whoa, this is an awesome piece! Loved the opening lines, then it got deep on me and reminded me of nearly half the people (mostly young) I meet here. But your ending made it beautiful and unexpected,

Thanks for the share! Reeeally enjoyed it.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Antonyo. I am so glad you enjoyed this. Being long out of the category of "young", I can climb out of the gloom a bit more readily... :)

[Antoñyo]

Oh, no, you appear much too wise...but I mean it's a good read for the young here to read ;-)
read moreOh, no, you appear much too wise...but I mean it's a good read for the young here to read ;-)
I'm a fan of the necessary ones!
You're very welcome!

[Michael G. Smith]

I came back for a second read of this incredible poem. It testifies to my own faith.

[Rita L. Sev]

Mike, I am so happy that this poem speaks to you.

[Michael G. Smith]

Volumes and it's all digital.

[Aethereal]

This beautifully structured rhyme evokes guiding intuitions that lie beyond the limits of my empirical objectivity. I'd be the last person on Earth to say that I wasn't also guided by these mysterious intuitions. Perhaps it's our mystical intuitions that make us truly human. Reality is greater than the sum of its components, an angelic addendum, a magical touch.

[Rita L. Sev]

Beautifully said, Aethereal. Thank you.

[MsJewel]

A gorgeous poem of faith. Inspiring and uplifting!
:) Julie

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Julie!

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Very insightful! Especially the last line. The structure of the poem is effective as it aids readers to follow the rhythm and the flow of thought. This is lovely! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Blue! :)