Angels Speak of His True Love

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Author's Notes: "Angels Speak of His True Love" is an Ottava Rima Stanza that I just completed on August 5, 2018. I chose this particular poetic format since I thought it was the right fit for this specialty write, for portraying what I wanted to relate to the reader about the role the Angels play in speaking of God's true love for us, as well as Nature, here on Earth. After all, we are all part of God's eternal cosmic creation. (Gary Bateman - August 5, 2018) (Ottava Rima)

Specifications of this Ottava Rima Stanza: 8-Line (or Verse) Octave; Syllabification: 11 Syllables per verse; Total Syllable Count: 88; Rhyme Scheme: abababcc

Thematic Categories: angel, blessing, devotion, faith, god, metaphor, and symbolism.

Angels Speak of His True Love By God’s intent, Angels speak of His true love, For mankind and nature here on Mother Earth. They help us find our path to Heaven above, Whilst playing a role in our mystic rebirth. Angels talk to us, and show us God’s true love; They guide our souls on ascension far from Earth, To Our Holy Father who redeems us pure, From which no one can seek to ever abjure! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved August 5, 2018 (Ottava Rima)

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Eve Roper

Date: 8/7/2018 4:20:00 PM

Nicely done, Gary., great imagery. Our angels wrap their wings around us to keep us warm and safe.. I believe.... just beautiful. Hugs Eve

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/8/2018 2:02:00 AM

Many Thanks Eve!! I appreciate your comment and your most timely message too about angels. I agree with you totally. I'm very pleased you liked this particular poem. Best Wishes, Gary

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/5/2018 3:45:00 PM

A pleasant read Gary..angelic tone, and beautiful, spiritual..well done!

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/5/2018 4:53:00 PM

Hello Vijay, Many Thanks for your read and great observations here!! I'm very pleased you enjoyed the write!! Cheers, Gary

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/5/2018 2:20:00 PM

This is a very instructive piece. Since you have exactly eleven syllables per line mightn't this be a Rispetto? Just asking. Good write.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/5/2018 4:51:00 PM

Hello Dale, Thanks for your comments and observations here. The Ottava Rima verse, although similar to the Rispetto, it consists of an eight-line octave with the "abababcc" rhyme scheme. The Rispetto is used differently and its octave is made up of two quatrains and can vary between 8 and 12 syllables and can be written in iambic tetrameter or iambic pentameter. These are format subtleties, but they do achieve different outcomes depending on the theme one writes about. Cheers, Gary