Angel In Human Skin

you see me a monster
an angel in disgrace
for I plucked my wings out
just to honor the human race

inconspicuous yet dark
a disciple with a mark
all they do is lie and swear
they are always unprepared

for free will might be your gift
but their hearts are all adrift
I'm ashamed of what I've done
I can't be like everyone  

all these mortal emotions
deny me of your devotion
how can an angel be so void
when human emotions they avoid

they are right, we are wrong
God have mercy on their Souls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Gauthier Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 6:28 PM
Great poem, Peter, with powerful thought provoking lines. So glad it was published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Wolf Avatar
May 24, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Belated congrats, Peter, on POTD. Looking forward to reading more of your poems. ~ Gershon
Valletta Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 3:25 AM
thanks for everyone for your support , you humble me with your comments, i feel honored, first time i had my work recognised
Kauffman Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 11:30 PM
Powerful and profound, Peter. Congratulations on your POTD
Valletta Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 3:21 AM
thanks so much Sam will drop by and see your work
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Congrats on POTD with this powerful write, Peter! xx Rhonda
Valletta Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 3:22 AM
thanks Ronda
Nicole Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Many in the world place the suit of armor on, yet act in ways they shouldn't. Which is very wrong. This is deep and powerful. Congratulations Peter, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Congratulations on having this thought provoking poem honored for POTD Peter! Nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie
Allison Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 12:35 PM
powerfully penned piece Peter, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
Michael Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Nice...You maybe right...Congratulations Peter on POTD...Well done
Watt Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Peter, congratulations on being selected as POTD with your dark and mysterious write, enjoy the honor!
Mcgee Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on your POtD with intriguing piece.
Warrior Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 5:54 AM
Intriguing write Peter...evil incarnates in many ways...Congrats!! on POTD!! my friend...^WW^ :o)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 4:14 AM
Woah! Eloquent little masterpiece you have crafted here Peter. I love it. Every read being drawn in deeper. A fave! Congratulations on POTD. Have a fantastic day! :))) xomo!
Valletta Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 3:26 AM
As always my poet sister , you humble me
Cunningham Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 4:13 AM
Youre right there, the beast lives amongst us, congratulations on POTD. Tom
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