My Favorite Devonshire

Angels and Aliens With the Biblical accounts of angels Regarded by some as proof of aliens Science and religion remain at odds One says the other has no faith in God Is there no room in Earth’s family portrait For both sides to speak, not one view omit If we believe God created all things Can’t this be said of other-world beings No life’s threatened by angels or aliens So mocking of either just makes no sense When God created both heaven and Earth Perhaps a new species of life gave birth In another part of His Milky Way And, in friendship, they visit us today Appearing from the sky basked in white light Celestial creatures laugh at the sight Of scientists and theologians Pitting God’s angels against God’s aliens And man’s ignorance they may deride Since angels and aliens thrive side-by-side Carolyn Devonshire This is one of my favorite poems by Carolyn because she makes no judgements, and she offers an enlightened view of what we understand and do not understand, making her point in a logical manner with compassion for all beings. Her insight into the our world and other realms or unseen dimensions shows her great understanding of humanity and beyond. I adored this poem when I first read it and seem to glean more and more from it with each additional reading. Her enthusiasum for the joy of life pours out from every line in celebrating the contrast of other worldly beings, that we might live side by side with in harmony. A very beautiful inspiring poem that shines a bright light on ignorant views. Connie Marcum Wong