Angel

An angel of God with the face of a wolf 
The honesty of a man with fear closed in on himself 
They flap their wings hard against the wind 
And above all there is love, that strong, strong love 
who refuses to die, even at the gates of heaven. 
My heart starts pounding,    
I see you without shame, without restraint
Here the most beautiful roses grow,  
in this garden of peace and health 
where the scent of God, drives me crazy.  
And unfortunately, I left the most beautiful Rose on earth 
but her roots are so deep, that I can count on her, to live.
You tell them for me, I didn't go very far,
I'm here, right next to them.  
I'm in the air they breathe, and to my children, 
tell them that I love them, with a strong love.  
And life goes on without me ...
Don't cry, because there's so much sun here, 
and lots and lots of flowers to collect.   



*This poem is in memory of my brother in law Angelo 
who past away recently, he channeled the words 
for his family and friend, please keep the family 
in your prayers, during this difficult time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rolland Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 6:09 PM
this is poignant, i feel so sorry for the painful loss of a brother, take care Rose, i am speechless sincères condoléances yann
Rose  Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Just return from Pittsburgh, it was heart breaking, thanks for reading Yann
Narain Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Close friend deserve praise all the time. May he rest in peace.
Rose  Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 3:36 AM
He was an amazing man, just got back from the funeral
Buhagiar Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Your departed friend deserves praise. He is truly an angel. A wonderful poem. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Thank you for reading Victor, love : )
Empress Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Oh gosh this made me tear up dear Rose especially “ And unfortunately, I left the most beautiful Rose on earth but her roots are so deep, that I can count on her, to live.” i can imagine: im so sorry. Sending you and your family my deepest condolences.
Rose  Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Believe it or not my sister in laws name is Rose, and they were teenage sweet hearts. He had dementia and he went very fast. in the end.
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