An Angel's Hand

He was only seventeen,
yet he tried to win
all battles life threw at him,
acting with manners of a whim.

One day, and old man caught
him as he sadly smoked pot.
So appalled by the boy's vanity,
he resolved to bring him sanity.

Today, the boy is a medical doctor,
thanks to the old man being a factor
to his life. Immortalized in his soul,
are ashes carried in a golden bowl.


Date of Entry: 26/05/2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/6/2017 10:46:00 PM
Fascinating... I tOO need an angel like that. Nice poem, Teddy. Congrats on your win.
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/7/2017 8:39:00 AM
Me too, Afzal. Amazing how angels come to our lives unexpectedly! Thank you so much for your kind applause!! :-)
Date: 8/6/2017 3:52:00 PM
Congrats Teddy on another fine placement in my contest, enjoyable read.
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/7/2017 8:34:00 AM
Thank you so much, John. I really enjoyed this contest!! :-)
Date: 7/6/2017 7:49:00 PM
Very nicely done :) I myself vote yes for pot. Even if I don't smoke it or cigs :)
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/7/2017 8:28:00 AM
Lolest! Thank you for your kind applause, Debbie!! *^_^*
Date: 6/13/2017 7:12:00 PM
I like the messages in your poetry that I am reading Teddy :)
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/17/2017 2:09:00 AM
Hi Heidi. I'm glad you enjoy my writing.... So encouraging!! Thank you so much!! *^_^*
Date: 5/30/2017 1:06:00 PM
A good piece, i love the theme,
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/1/2017 6:16:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bro!! :-)
Date: 5/26/2017 6:07:00 PM
Love your concept and story!
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/17/2017 2:07:00 AM
Thank you so much Sunlite, for enjoyinng my work!! *^_^*
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