Notes About The Poem

not submitted Written August 6 2026 for contest but it's not good enough

 

Deviants and Devine

He isn’t easy on the eyes and in fact
He rejects common pronouns of gender
So perhaps out of respect I’ll refer
To this beautiful soul as Earth Angel.

There is a lot of wisdom in Earth Angel’s words 
It is as if God painted a plain black vessel 
And allowed it to be filled with green grace 
With every trial this soul’s heart is lifted

Unlike most who fall into the pity party
Earth Angel is accepting even thankful 
For the opportunity to grow despite dilemma 
Even when people and life are unkind

Earth Angel was abandoned at birth
And grew up in foster homes in the early sixties 
A flower child at heart this soul is free spirited 
Earth Angel believes in the third gender

Opening one’s heart to a suffering soul
Can be painful but humbling
Earth Angel never meets a stranger
Despite his childhood Earth Angel is cultured

So how can a brown cow
Eat green grass
And produce white milk
Earth Angel would jest

A hearty laugh always followed
No matter who or how it was answered
Earth Angel always laughed
As time moves on so does this soul

Never married and not sure it was a desire 
Earth Angel left this world due to COVID 
Final wishes to go to heavenly home were granted
To a former ward of the court but a beautiful soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 12, 2026 at 5:49 AM
A very nice tribute to Earth Angel.
Jones Avatar
August 12, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Thanks for reading Kim! 😊
George Avatar
August 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Earth Angel sounds a sweet soul. Despite his childhood mishaps, Earth angel is cultured and humane. An engrossing poetic composition, dear Karen.
Jones Avatar
August 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Thank you 🙏 kindly Valsa!
Smith  Avatar
August 7, 2026 at 4:12 AM
This is still a great verse even if not for the competition. Earth Angel is such a great image.❤️
Jones Avatar
August 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Really? Thanks I wanted to do better but it’s just what it is an attempt. lol 🤔
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