A Prayer for Angel

The Lord is in the heavens

and there’s bustle down below

people shopping, wrapping, playing

amid ornaments and snow

 

He’s watching very closely,

as we celebrate His birth,

His most devoted advocate ~

an Angel here on earth

 

For now, her wings are lying still

So to the Lord we pray

that through His loving care,

she will be home by Christmas Day

 

Author's Note

As many of you know, the WC's Angel is ill. Her family has asked for prayers for her recovery, and are hoping to have her home by Christmas.

Reviews

[Angel]

Oh...I just saw this, Rita. There are tears in my eyes...I am deeply touched. Thank you, Sweetie...
There are no words to tell you how very much this means to me.
Thank you.
I am sure that your prayers and the prayers of all my wonderful friends were heard in heaven.

I simply don't have the words to tell you how grateful I am and how much this poem touches my heart.
Thank you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Angel, we are so glad that you are back! Hope you are feeling stronger each day! :)

[Angel]

And I am, my little bird. Thanks to my family's care and the prayers of all my beautiful friends...
I'm going shopping later today...

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Enjoy! We are snowed in - yet again! Another day off, another 6 to 8 inches of the white stuff... but, we have each other (a perk that we are both teachers...) and plenty of hot coffee! :)

[Angel]

Even here, in my land of endless summer, we have had a taste of winter. This whole town stood still for two whole days...there was some freezing rain, and the ground had about a half inch of white stuff on it...
I'm told we're expecting another little taste later this week...evidently a massive winter storm is headed east.
I'll need my sweater...

[Damien Thibodeaux]

What a sweet thing for you to do. And how appropriate a poem. I didn't realize she was ill, I've been on sabbatical. I will need to look in on her. What a good friend you are. You are a lot like Angel. You have a good heart.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your kind words, Damien... The good news is that Angel was home in time for Christmas, though she is still recovering.

[Cassie]

I hope she will well now, our prayers are with her and family

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow ..a very thoughtful and heartfelt piece on behalf of another fellow poet. That was very nice of you Ms Rita. It really make us more than friends but more like family.

[s y e]

This is a beautiful tribute to Angel and I know she'll love it!

WE MISS YOU ANGEL! xox

[MOON]

Beautiful prayer and tribute, may she find healing at this special time.

[Pryde Foltz]

For now, her wings are lying still
So to the Lord we pray
that through His loving care,
she will be home by Christmas Day

Oh … I hope she finds a speedy recovery and will, indeed, be home for Christmas. A beautiful tribute, Rita.

[Sami Khalil]

I saw that and I left her a review praying for her speedy recovery. Tha was noble from u to do and say. I pray that she will be home safe and sound with her kids...A wonderful write that shows your humanity.:)...........

[Dr. Wood ?]

I cannot pray, but I can give any amount of support. She WILL be home for Christmas because I believe she will. This is a very touching, and heartfelt poem Rita and I am sure it will get through to Angel via her children. She will be thanking you personally before too long, am certain.

[Rita L. Sev]

Prayers, good wishes, positive vibes - it's all good, Doc! Thanks.

[icelandicblue]

I too pray for her recovery. Our Angel is missed and my hope is that she is enveloped in the arms of her family Christmas Day. God Bless them all.