Angel of Death

Angel of Death

A Poem by Poetic Beauty
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Something a little different than my normal

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It seems the harbinger of Death
Dons his onyx velvet cloak
Riding across the earthly sky
On a steed of satin black

Death, quietly calling out names
Gathering those mortal souls
Whose human time has ended
Shadowed like a starless night

Long silky Obsidian hair blows
With the crashing of the wind
As sapphire eyes gleam like star dust
Gazing across the horizon

Feathered wings folded on his back
Hidden from people simple sight
As he softly repeats their names
But a hushed whisper upon the clouds

A comforter to the sick and frail
Whose moments tick by with pain
As he leads them peacefully
To Heavens strong shining gates

His arrival seems more frequent
Over the span of a couple weeks
Collecting a few nearer to me
Releasing them from earthly confines

© 2025 Poetic Beauty


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The call that comes to us all, usually at the most inopportune time, that we cant hide from and for some it is the blessing they have been waiting on.
At least the release from earthly confines means being pain free at long last.
I do hope there are puddles to splash in in heaven. It is tge great leveller for everyone to be able to smile and giggle at the splooshes.
Plus, i bet in heaven they have instant drying so you never have to walk around with soggy socks!
Now thats my idea of heav.....what do you mean i'm not on the list? 😝

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

Oh I do hope there are puddles to splash in, lakes to swim and rain to dance in. Those simple childi.. read more



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Such a cinematic picture you paint of the big grim! I enjoyed reading this! I don't wish to see him anytime soon but enjoyed this piece. CS

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


ouch. i hope he doesn't have my address. some great imagery with well-chosen words.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


Powerful and thought revoking. Reluctantly I admit I have wished it was my turn to be called. But God gives me the strength to live another day.
Your words helped me to reflect.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


I do hope when the time is near a friendly Angel will appear to comfort and ease the passing from this life into the next where puddles are explored with excitement again .
An enjoyable read well penned.

Posted 3 Weeks Ago


Powerful. A great reminder to seize the day.

Posted 4 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

3 Weeks Ago

That it is indeed
A heavenly spirit who cares for those who are sickly and near the shadow of death...he knows those who have passed and softly mentions their names...so caring....he lifts the pain of dying...."but a hushed whisper upon the clouds"...."to heavens strong shining gates".... beautifully written, a well meaningful piece...
Warmly, B

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

Thank you. This is how I personally choose to see the Angel of Death
Betty Hermelee

1 Month Ago

Always a pleasure PB🌷🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B
A slightly different look at what has been called the Grim Reaper. This harbinger of death is no remorseless killer, but a kindly spirit that releases the suffering from their pain. He's also better dressed and better looking than the Reaper and has no need for that scythe. If I had to interview the two of them, I have no doubts as to which one I would choose.
PS: Do a spell check on the first word of the third line of the second verse. Ditto the first word of the second line of the fifth verse.

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

Thank you I will check the spelling. I post from my phone and it has a mind of its own sometimes. read more
Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

I got the typos for xed thanks for the heads up
Oh death you paint it well in words. Thank you PB for sharing this poem with us. It's funny when I was younger I had a morbid curiosity of Death. Now being much older I hate it. Ironic.

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

I don’t fear death but the pain and misery that can come before it. I’m not ready to be done yet.. read more
Jewels of worded image encrust this setting of gold. A fine ring of life and death cycle of nature. Neither good nor bad it releases from pain maybe more. Here painted with metaphor it shines and glistens in the poetic lines. Loved it

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

I am so glad you liked this poem. It is way different than my normal topic but this is what my creat.. read more
vivid imagery in this...the personification of death as a dark, mysterious figure with sapphire eyes is compelling. it's also interesting how the poem portrays death as a comforter to those who are suffering.

Posted 1 Month Ago


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Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

Death for those who are suffering is a release and comfort, I believe. I’m glad you liked the imag.. read more

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Added on March 4, 2025
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Poetic Beauty
Poetic Beauty

corn country, IL



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