Angelica

Angelica curiously peering over a cloud Angelica stepped a bit too far wings fluttered and disappeared stolen by jealous demons below angel flying too close to the ground leaving the harmony of heaven sensing a need to save a ravaged planet landing gracefully on soft soil Angelica hears the bulldozers weapons of environmental destruction sauntering through Earth’s rainforests curiosity beckons as water reflects her image her lost wings still reflect in the pond seen as ripples from her pink, silk gown orchid floral tiara crowns her long auburn hair even water lilies envy her beauty captivated by this pool lit with filtered sun immersed in an image of herself in God’s light all angels appear the same bright beams to welcome new souls fly again she will bubbles of hope spring forth Earthbound for but a brief time cherished cherub sent as nature’s guardian halo of comfort surrounds Angelica leans forth to feel the coolness sparkling water caresses warm lips her kiss renews Earth’s freshness other angels transparent in sunlight bestow a new set of wings mission accomplished, they escort her home once again she revels in heaven’s light For the “Reflection” contest, sponsored by Constance La France ~ a Rambling Poet ~ By Carolyn Devonshire