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For Sotto Poet's Word Of The Year 2026 Poetry Contest

Angel

Into ground
cold and hard as stone
his casket
is lowered
while snow - like angel wings - whirls 
softly from heaven

death of a friendshadorma

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Howard Kerr

February 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Congratulations once more on your selection with this profound observational entry, Andrea. Layered in meaning, excellent contrasts, Howard

David Crandall

February 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM

I agree with the comments below. nice contrast between the cold, hard ground, and the soft angel wing snow!

Terry Miller

January 30, 2026 at 3:34 AM

This is wonderful Andrea, congratulations

Sam Kauffman

January 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Powerful and sad, Andrea! The images are as cold and hard as the frozen earth and the grief the depict! The snow compared to angel wings is a beautiful, not cold, contrast of comfort! Congratulations on your win! Blessings!

Peter Tucker

January 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Beautifully balanced contrast - very moving

Peter Tucker

January 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM

Ken Allan Dronsfield

January 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Ken Allan Dronsfield

January 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM

A journey we must all take! Very lovely poem indeed!

Howard Kerr

January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM

Hi Andrea, I’m absolutely delighted that this second to none stirring shadorma has been duly rewarded. Rounds of applause. Congratulations, Howard

Karen Jones

January 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Back to say congratulations on your win!

CayCay Godwin

January 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM

I know nothing about the contest, but I know your wordsmith self went full on with imagery. I'll check if the contest has been judged. I sent you a gmail. I'm going to read this again then skedaddle. I think

Joanna Daniel

January 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM

What a descriptive short poem, should place high:)

Yann Rolland

January 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM

deep and touching, lovely poem

Victor Buhagiar

January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM

He will rest in peace. Lovely poem.

Howard Kerr

January 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM

Hello Andrea, Words fail me when reading a vastly superior work such as this. The word perfection wouldnt do it justice. Immaculate and celestial. I value your review of Digits, Howard

Joseph P. DiMino

January 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Even though I understand the process...realizing a journey each of us is destined to make...and even though I believe in life here-after ever-after, there is always sorry in my heart. Knowing all, Christ, while in the flesh, did not want to leave His apostles only did so because it was Father's will. And His Mission.