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Dawn Angel

In flowing skirt and bodice tight,
this angel wears her hair in curls,
a whispered goodbye to the night
just as the dawning light unfurls.

The cemetery gate thrown wide,
she gives her blessing soft and low,
then disappears on mornings tide,
to where -- no one but God can know.

Copyright © Keith Logan | Year Posted 2016

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/3/2019 5:24:00 PM Hello Keitj Logan, ah! It is a mystery where she went. A lovely poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/26/2017 7:13:00 AM I like knowing the historical context of the write. Login to Reply

Keith Logan Date: 11/4/2016 8:14:00 AM Thanks for the welcome. My reply to Darlene De Beauiieu should explain all. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/4/2016 7:54:00 AM A tremendous first offering. I see you arrived on my birthday. A belated welcome to the soup. Login to Reply

White Wolf Date: 9/30/2016 12:48:00 AM It leaves one in wanting MORE!!! /|\ Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/30/2016 5:17:00 AM I'll see what I can dig out of my archives.

Carole Duet Date: 9/18/2016 12:56:00 AM Such a lovely poetic vision.... Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/18/2016 6:47:00 AM Carole, you already commented on this piece but it is nice to see you back again, a sort of extra hello.

Sarban Bhattacharya Date: 9/15/2016 5:04:00 AM Wow ! So simple but it casts a powerful impact upon my mind, Keith. ---Sarban Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/15/2016 4:47:00 PM I am glad it works for you. I had fun with this.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/13/2016 8:00:00 PM Hello Keith I enjoyed reading your poetry I can see the angel when I close my eyes. Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/13/2016 10:53:00 PM I could see her clearly in a photograph. The poem was originally written for a young lady just about to marry. She posted some well posed pictures of herself and asked if anyone could come up with poems inspired by the photos. I think I wrote four if I remember right. This is the only one that survives.

Carole Duet Date: 9/11/2016 6:39:00 PM Short & sweet. I like it. Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/12/2016 1:44:00 AM Thank you. Discipline can work it seems. I had started to write a longer poem but decided that the first two verses said it all.

Skat A Date: 9/9/2016 7:42:00 AM Hi Keith, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/9/2016 9:51:00 AM Thank you Skat, glad to meet you. I'm a Scot, retired electronics engineer. JW with an interest in history, the bible and poetry. I'm something of a loner with a love for people.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/9/2016 2:43:00 AM Nice letter, Keith, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Login to Reply Keith Logan Date: 9/9/2016 4:05:00 AM PS: Thank you for your warm greeting. I hope to be able to find a niche here. Keith Logan Date: 9/9/2016 4:03:00 AM I see no point in displaying a poem if I was not always ready to take (and hopefully to give) constructive criticism. How else are we to grow?