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Angel In Disguise

Old Miss Valerie, years gone by was once a benign lass Sprinkled dust of shimmering joy o'er kids in her class Oh blue-eyed kids believed her to be a moonlit fairy Her honeyed ritual of "Good morning" melody oh so merry A kid joined the premises one day, his dad had died Seen off by his detached step mom, smiled teary-eyed He didn't utter words drowning in his lonely muse Until Miss Valerie's motherly love healed his bruise He floated in stories of laughter with dimpled smiles Drenched in pearls of tranquil solace spread over miles On Sundays he relished a strawberry cake with a letter Believed step mom's love, cocooned in a knitted sweater Silver grace of Almighty showered upon him for years Until the truth one day drizzled his sweater with tears Oh Miss Valerie! God's kind angel in disguise of love Lonely and old waiting to be blessed by him from above Her rosy kindness to that lonely kid couldn't be repaid His vow to be kind to others, joyous her last days made In her aged years God sent her a son's love in showers Old Miss Valerie at peace now, her grave adorned with flowers June 8, 2020 BRIAN'S SELECT 9,any form,any theme Poetry Contest ~Winner: First Place

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/9/2020 4:17:00 PM

Aditi...this is a marvelous story told with your talented pen. I'm so happy for your 1st place win.

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/10/2020 12:13:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely wishes Jeanne. Love and blessings :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/9/2020 2:37:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful. I have many true angel stories. I published an angel book. I have never seen one that I know of. I would love the see one with wings. That would make my day. Enjoy your win and day............

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/10/2020 12:13:00 PM

I am really happy to know that Payla. Hope to read them from you. I would love to see one with wings someday too. Thank you for hour lovely wishes :)

Paul Callus

Date: 6/9/2020 7:00:00 AM

Beautiful and touching, Aditi. Angels do exist, and many of them dwell amongst us and can be our guiding light. Miss Valerie had a heart of gold. ~ Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:17:00 AM

Thank you for appreciating Paul. Miss Valerie is much like my late beloved English teacher. She influenced my introvert high school years towards an interest in Literature. Sadly, she passed away early in life due to Leukemia. I miss her.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/9/2020 6:27:00 AM

Love & kindness have no boundaries...nor do your verses my friend...be proud of your talent Aditi...love & hugs...^WW^ {:o)

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:15:00 AM

I am always blessed by your uplifting words my friend Wingster :) Thank you for being a guiding light. God bless you :)

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/9/2020 5:57:00 AM

Ohh Aditi this so beautiful my friend, you have such a wonderful talent dearest poetess to bring life to your poems ~ I simply adore Miss Valerie and so do her sweet pupils. Such a poignant yet adorable write and it deseerves to be in the top spot ~ an absolute FAVE for me ~ THANK YOU... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:15:00 AM

I am blessed by your lovely words of encouragement Ann! Thank you for always appreciating my efforts. Miss Valerie represents a beloved late teacher of mine and I miss her. God bless you. Thank you for the fave. Much love :)

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/9/2020 1:07:00 AM

Your narrative style is exceptionally beautiful.. He floated in stories of laughter with dimpled smiles..Drenched in pearls of tranquil solace spread over miles.. I wish I could write some lines like those in years to come...

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:13:00 AM

I am so blessed by your kind words of appreciation and I know you write much better lines Jenish :) Thank you for encouraging me like always. God bless you :)

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/8/2020 11:46:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading your lovely poem. What magic memories that brought back of my school days. I remember my first teacher Miss Raymond she was so gentle and kind to her class of 5year olds, I am nearly 83 and I often think of her gentleness. Good luck in the contest Adita

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:13:00 AM

I am so glad my words made you smile and remember your teacher. My lovely teacher was an epitome of kindness. Sadly, she left us early in life. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation Shirley. God bless you. Aditi :)

Debjani Mitra

Date: 6/8/2020 10:00:00 PM

You are gifted with power'of words... astonished at your talent , dear poetess..very touching story,... waiting to read more and more..best wishes..you will soon rise to the top rank in PS

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:11:00 AM

Your generous words of appreciation always make me feel blessed. Thank you for your uplifting words and blessings. God bless you :)

John Watt

Date: 6/8/2020 5:32:00 PM

What a beautiful tale of love from a teacher to her lonely student, and his learning to love from her, and wanting to pay back with kindness. This is sad and gentle and touches the heart. You excel at so many styles, dear friend! I wish you all the best in the kindness contest, this certainly deserves a win. Many blessings ~ John

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/9/2020 8:10:00 AM

Your previous picture on display :D This reminds me of an old friend of mine :) Thank you for your loving words for my muse. This is a representation of my feelings for one of my teachers who left us too early in life. God bless you dear friend :)