Of Angels and Their Folded Wings
The angels, with their folded wings
walk on silent ground
They know not whether
to weep,
or wield their sighing harps.
It seems like hearts are stones,
or jewels would they be?
Precious gems, maybe.
Of different hues,
with scattered light.
Encrusted, unpolished
by time and tears,
by things spoken and not...
The angels, moving forward--
with their timid halos
and shorn heads-
their soles
touching sacred ground.
Nikko Palmario is someone who enjoys dabbling with words and chocolate.
Every time I read this one, Nikko, I think deeply of those mysterious messengers of God.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reading, Pam! :) You are so right, angels are definitely mysterious!
DeleteHi Nikko,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Whispers I hope you enjoy it here. It is wonderful to see your poetry here and I enjoyed your thoughtful poem on angels and thank you for sharing it with us.
sandra stefanowich
It sure is so nice to see you here, Sandra! Thank you for passing by! I am glad you enjoyed my poem! :)
DeleteDear Nikko, It's wonderful to see your work here. I believe there are angels who walk among us and you are one of them. True angels keep moving forward even as challenges arise. Celestial angels are not usually seen, but I always feel their presence. What a beautiful poem, dear! Hope you are doing well. Love, Carolyn Devonshire
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! How are you? I agree with you, how there are angels amongst us, we get touched by them everyday...I hope you are well! :)
DeleteI do beleive in angels and your description captures their enduring lovliness.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of humbleness amid celestial wonder.
Suzanne
Hello Suzanne! Thank you very much for what you say here, and of how you think I captured the celestial wonder, thank you!
DeleteDear Nikko,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see that others are appreciating this creative gem. Thank you for sharing your words with us. Welcome to Whispers! I hope you enjoy your time spent here.
Blessings,
Karen
Hello Karen, thank you so much again for this opportunity, and for inviting me to Whispers.... I am enjoying receiving the inspiring responses here... please keep on supporting is writers, thank you :)!
DeleteNikko, I too believe in Angels. You give such a radiant overview of them in this poem. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading my poem, Maurice! I am humbled with what you say :)!
DeleteHi, Nikko - I laugh at the ending comments and would love to read your poem about chocolate! I mean who doesn't love chocolate? It makes my mouth water just to say the word! Your poem also writes of something else I love and that is angels. You give them quite a personality with your words and with a touch of finite and infinite, too! Sheri
ReplyDeleteI am smiling right now, as I read this, Sheri! Thank you very much--- aah, Maybe one time I will share a poem on chocolate! I am so glad you liked what I wrote, thank you for passing by with your nice comments :)!
DeleteThank you, David Austin, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteCaught between Heaven and Earth. Are there angels? Certainly!.Like your style, Nikko. Love, Dave
Thank you very much, Dave- I like how you say that- being caught between heaven and earth... and thank you Karen for posting Dave's comment :)
DeleteDear Nikko -
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasure it is to read your poetry again. You can never deter an angel or pass up a Hershey bar.
love,
Kathy
Oh, I totally agree with you about angels and chocolate, Kathy-- please pass some more please :)! Thank you for passing by!
DeleteThank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeletelovely words indeed
Thank you very much, Jack for your comments and also to Karen for posting :)
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