Exiled Angel

 

She sits on a ledge

of a high rise building,

feet caked in dirt

even thou she can fly.

Seeking comfort

in the modern Stone Age

has left her heart

feeling like concrete

leaving her unable

to fulfill her destiny.

Then announcing halos

to be as useless

as the American dollar

in the fight for humanity

has left her exiled

from those who pray

for compassion and tolerance.

For that same reason

I have brought her into my home

with open arms and mind

where she can come clean

and find salvation.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Even poor Angels need a place to rest. I like the story leading the reader to a very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

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

Thank you kind sir.

[Enid Blake]

Well I have dared to enter, and glad I did. I enjoyed this, especially the ending :)

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

Thank you very much.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Oh wow I love this. The imagery... and the welcoming "with open arms and mind where she can come clean and find salvation." I really like this write and enjoyed it. I also like this part here, with the emotion she has "feet caked in dirt
even thou she can fly." the way you describe things is nicely done.

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

Thank you very much... I appreciate your review and kind sentiment.

[Arielle Ann]

gosh! we read so much of angels, but always creating a beautiful visage of maidens with wings gliding in happiness! however this was different-an angel who was exiled~maybe tired from fighting for mankind so lost in chaos and sin.maybe she couldn't forgive herself for failing :"announcing halos to be as useless as the American dollar". Specially I liked the end-it had a positive feel to it : " where she can come clean and find salvation." great piece!

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

Thank you very much, I appreciate your feedback.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I love to go over to resent writes and reviewed and see what catches my eye and I always love to see when a poet I follow work catches hold without first knowing it is someone I enjoy reading, this was a wonderful work.

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

Thank you very much... always glad when you enjoy my poetry.

[The Random Writings Of ..]

Salvation is forgiveness - salvation can be freedom. There is a humbling experience in this piece that stays with you after reading this. Humanity can be unkind, yet you show a kindness which some would shy away from- ignore. Yes we pray for compassion and tolerance but how many of us actually practice on this? You have opened the eyes of the true form of humanity. Wonderful write. Compelling, and honest.

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

You are so correct... thank you for the review and wisdom.

[The Random Writings Of Me..Kates]

You are welcome, it is always a pleasure.

[Lily Mae]

"For that same reason
I have brought her into my home
with open arms and mind
where she can come clean
and find salvation."

By reading those words this poems becomes for me a write not only about her and her divinity but you and yours.. Your open arms , where she in her brokenness can find salvation.. Excellent write Dale..xo

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

Thank you so much... I will always have open arms to those who fight for what they believe in.

[Belle]

This is larger than life.
The imagery is just amazing.
And another, your piece created a literal meaning
but I know I sensed there is something in
the piece than the words denote.

Will be back to read this again and will try to figure out
what causes this unusual feeling I felt while reading this.

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

Wow hank you so much... You reaction to the poem is quite humbling.

[Emerald Seas]

Wonderful write. The pure of spirit find society to weigh them down at times, stripping them of their motivation. I like how you incorporated her savior, to give her solace, a place to rest, and rejuvenate her spirit. Excellent poem.

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

Thank you so much... it seems people are easily discarded when they don't follow popular belief. That is not how it should be.

[Dr. Wood ?]

love it that halos should be as useless as the GOD that is money

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

Thank you.