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Our Better Angels

Though it is not in our power to make
sorrow no sorrow, 
yet it is in our power to take it...

He may have been tough on the outside,
judged by what he looked like,
But deep down he was gold-hearted 
and went beyond lending a helping hand.

Their stirring moments still and small,
speak loudest when pride 
would rather see us fall.
They name the silence where grief resides,
but when love steps forward, 
it has nothing to hide.

Love is a central theme, prayer 
has no timeframe-
An endless act in the darkness of silence!
And the reliance that a spirit of goodwill  
picturesque arises,
Let the angel rise above shadowed humanity.

The paradise from within,
'Though strained by you and cannot be seen,
In despair, a wanderer offered a prayer
In the hush of twilight in the 
stillness of darkness.

In the veil between each pulse's cries,
Where shadows fall and sorrow lies,
A whisper rises, soft and low—
A voice that bids the soul to grow.

So when the world gets strange and intense,
I'll seek those "angels", not from above,
But in each act of human love!
The untold story in life unfolds.

Copyright © Rowena Velasco | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 8/4/2025 5:21:00 AM

Jesus showed the way. It's up to us to imitate his example of kindness, compassion, love. Praying for a desperate soul in need is certainly one way. I love your poem Rowena. Check out Maria Williams latest it has a similar theme
Date: 8/4/2025 1:45:00 AM

A great entry for the contest. I really liked that final verse.
Date: 8/4/2025 12:47:00 AM

How beautifully poetic and uplifting your poem is Rowena….it truly touches the soul! Just lovely….Debx
Date: 8/3/2025 10:59:00 PM

"In the veil between each pulse's cries, Where shadows fall and sorrow lies, A whisper rises, soft and low— A voice that bids the soul to grow." -- Very beautiful! It's all already inside of us...everything we need, every place humanity has been, along with the infinity we grow into. We just need to push the right conscious buttons. Well done, Rowena. Your angel guided your pen perfectly.
Date: 8/3/2025 8:39:00 PM

"In the veil between each pulse's cries, Where shadows fall and sorrow lies, A whisper rises, soft and low— A voice that bids the soul to grow." Love this stanza. So poetic, dear Rowena. Angels are there within us also. They guide us and give us inner strength in our pain, besides the angels whom we meet in everyday life. Also the angels of Heaven, God's blessed crew. It is the angels within us who persuade us to do every act of human love. An uplifting thought.
Date: 8/3/2025 8:04:00 PM

Interesting 'angle on angels' there, Rowena. Perhaps we project above what we feel exists inside us. Peace, Gershon
Date: 8/3/2025 5:11:00 PM

we each can invoke our internal angels at any time....our choice. We've all also encountered those angels among us, those who spread love through thought, word, and deed. This poem is exquisite. Have you ever read any of Guideposts stories that appear in one of its publications, Angels on Earth? I subscribe and enjoy the uplifting, loving, and Godly reads....have a great week, hugs, Sara
Date: 8/3/2025 1:28:00 PM

I believe we carry angels within us, that is why we are capable of lighting someone elses lamp, when they need it most, thanks for this very special write Rowena
Date: 8/3/2025 12:56:00 PM

In the veil between each pulse's cries, Where shadows fall and sorrow lies, A whisper rises, soft and low— A voice that bids the soul to grow. Absolutely stunning. I really love this. You are a true poet. Beautiful work. Thanks Gabby. Xx
Date: 8/3/2025 11:40:00 AM

Lovely writing, Rowena. The end I love.
Date: 8/3/2025 10:31:00 AM

Wonderful ending. I also love the line, "They name the silence where grief resides."
Date: 8/3/2025 10:20:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, Rowena ... I especially love how you end with the last verses... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Date: 8/3/2025 9:45:00 AM

Lovely words...stirs the Soul and reinforces our belief in our fellow man. Excellent stuff, Rowena - reinvigorating! :) john

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