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

[Stella Armour]

beautiful Rita, i always say that i have an angel on my shoulder and sometimes people laugh, but i know it is there.. for who else is it that looks after me?

they can laugh ...i am blessed

[Rita L. Sev]

Let them laugh, Stella - yours is the strength that comes from knowing! Thank you.

[Ed Hart]

angels, angels, angels, you gotta love 'em

[Rita L. Sev]

They're everywhere, so it is wise to keep them happy...

[Lina Grey]

Beautifully written, and so full of truth and relativity. out guardian angels are experts at hiding in plain sight, it seems. they never leave us, but sometimes we are blinded to their existence; until the moment we need them most of course. They can always pull us through.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Lina - good to see you again!

[Lina Grey]

you're welcome :) and it's good to be back! I've missed this site so much, missed out on too much literary brilliance, it seems...

[s y e]

Ooooh, I love the structure of this one Rita - Sorry I have not read you in a while. Promise to read more of you, working my way through RR's. This is great, I don't think we all realise the beauty of creation.

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly - Thank you so much, Noodle. Take your time - I am reading RRs more slowly lately too - gives me something to look forward to! :)

[Rocans]

I agree with this write Rita. Many people don't stop to appreciate the beauty of creation, perhaps if they did they would realize that the stuff of angels are right before our eyes and can raise our spirits by just contemplating upon them. Quite a refreshing read, I enjoyed every word.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Rocans! What joy there could be if people would only look around...

[TL Boehm]

Our angels are more subtle,

only seen through eyes of faith ~

they’re in the sun ~ the wind ~

and in the starlight.

this is lovely. It made me look up as I read it and I hardly ever do that anymore. I'm not sure if you do this but if you do - send RR's my way. I so enjoy reading you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tammy - you have no idea how your words have touched me.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Yes there are angels among us, they don't always help us with everything we ask but will guide us when necessary. Such a lovely writing. Very spiritual and uplifting.

[Rita L. Sev]

All prayers are answered, and sometimes the answer is "No". Thanks, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Sometimes God knows better... you are welcome.

[rutherford]

Enjoyed the contrary nature of the poem--both spiritual and literal. There are time when you want darkness and clouds and reject the sunlight. On another level, well penned description of the subtle and persistent nature of faith.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, John - subtle and persistent, exactly.

[David Scott]

Again we explore the spiritual relm beyond flesh and blood...
I believe our Gardians are not only in the wind hidden waves of energy...
They are at times a warm and solid as the hand penning this poetic declaration of faith.
Beautifully written.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, David, for your kind words. Yes, there are our easily seen angels too - but we ignore them too often...

[Lydia Shutter]

Beautifully spiritual, Rita. Often we ignore the beauty all around us preferring to stew in darkness. For those who believe, their faith does carry them through the tough times and walks hand in hand with them during the good times. Soft and lacy, your faith shines in this write. Lovely. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

"Stew in darkness" - that's a great way to describe it, Lydi. But the light is always there, somewhere... Thank you!