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Angel On My Shoulder

Angels on my right shoulder
Battling devils on the left
Ever guiding my actions
Saving my soul from bereft

Angels e'er amongst us
Like Clarence on Stewart's bridge
Softly urge us to avoid
Falling from grace at the ridge

My special angel's sweet voice
Sounds so much like my mother's
But you have an angel too
Who's unlike any other's

Spirits of loved ones who've passed
Want us to know heaven's joy
So we reunite with them
And eternal bliss enjoy

So, Mom, if you're listening
Your voice overtakes evil
Helping me find the right path
You've mastered soul retrieval 

A wonderful life bestowed
By a righteous urging
From an angel observer
For spiritual merging
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pettit Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM
This work has the same title as Shelby Flint's hit song of yesteryear. As usual, this piece has your great descriptiveness and rhyming.
Brown Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in A Rambling Poet's contest "Angels Among Us". Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Congratulations Carolyn on that perfect wholeness # 7 of perfection. Smile, Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 6:38 AM
Congrats Carolyn on your winning poem in the Angels Among Us Contest.. with luv..
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
July 9, 2010 at 11:04 AM
This is a beautiful poem, Carolyn. As you know, I believe that families are forever and that our ancestors are watching us cheering us on to win the prize...eternal life with God in one's own eternal family...reunited with loved ones. With that in mind, sometimes I remember to be a little more careful about things I might say...I try. I'm not sure relatives are as forgiving as God is...But in the end, righteousness wins. You go girl-friend. You are a winner. I love you. Dane Ann
Beesley Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 9:08 AM
i liked this poem,and i especially like poems and tales about the supernatural. i have a poem called "ridin with angels" that i would like you to investigate with your invisible 3rd eye of eternity.
Lacey Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 1:20 PM
not sure about the spirits of loved ones but there sure are angels! :)
Mills Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 10:03 AM
What a wonderful angel voice. love, Susan
Chachere Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 5:58 AM
your thrid stanza is beautiful, Carolyn. it really is. angels are always a spiritual uplifting. i hope you had a great fourth of July, Carolyn. and also a calm day. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Fraser Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Lovely title Carolyn, and your Mom will be listening. Have a wonderful 4th >> James
Peranteau Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Somber thought here Carolyn, yet a delight for those of us who've lost ! A true joy to read today Carolyn ! james
Kapoor Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Great & Beautiful write my friend. Your Poem reminded my late father's story, by which he used to teach Good & what is Bad & why should we follow the right angel's advice. Thanks for this lovely story gift of remembering my childhood story. Many thanks for your precious comments. Most of the Indians have always remained the Best friends of America & even today we are. On certain policies we may have some differences, but we have many things in common also. Love & Best wishes. Ravindra. C Devon
Lee Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 6:32 AM
I feel the love :) Simple but touching. Thanks for sharing! -Grace
Neels Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 2:25 AM
Special indeed, awesome tribute to your guardian angel.. Love Wilma
Spence Sr Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM
This is such an awesome tribute poem to your dear mom. I just love the essence of this inspiring poem and the message it sends. This is truly a joy to read. Great job! Joseph
Culverhouse Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM
enjoyed reading today!!
Amah Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM
... & a-dreamt... I almost took hold on those angels ... near the heavenly sphere ... cool, creative piece ... keep fit! Canny
Haick Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 1:38 PM
A wonderful tribute to your special angel, your Mom! Good luck in Constance's contest, Carolyn. Just stopped by for a little while. Love, Audrey.
Austin Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM
A troubled poem, Carolyn. Hope things start looking upward angel for you. Love, Dave
Kendrick Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Those angels are there for us...Glad that you know that it is your mother..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Adeite Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 9:03 AM
wishing you best of luck in Constance's contest . thaks for your continued support. love you ma
Adeite Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 8:56 AM
hey Carolyn, I love your comment about the tribute i wrote on Andrea, i just loved to do it for her. I love you. i will write one for you someday. Adeleke
Nutter Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Excellent write as usual, enjoyed this read about angels.
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