Craig Cornish Poet Sonnet

Do Angels Cry Too

The curtains on a somber evening fell
as weeping angels hush and pull me near;
assurances of love they softly tell,
to calm a soul who lost a love so dear.
Like ribbons on a memory I reach
to tie them all together in a bow,
now wrapped in every prayer that I beseech
and warmed within the heaven's lovely glow.
But, why are Cherished stolen from our midst
before we have a chance to say goodbye -
regrets for one last time we could have kissed
or even one last time we could have cried.
Yet, still through angel tears that damp the dawn,
I can't accept the thought that you are gone...

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Gary Radice April 26, 2024 at 11:02 AM Just superb. Cheers - Gary

Bill Baker June 11, 2023 at 6:49 AM A habit of mine ... to go back and read first poem posted here by poet I follow. A very deeply emotional poem, Craig. While in morning it is not possible to understand the whys of life, but you've shared from your soul with us and we appreciate your heartfelt words. I especially liked that you mentioned the kiss and the tears ... either would have been meaningful to share before parting. When two become one, life is about both joy and sadness, lisses and tears. A FAV for this Sonnet. Bill

Sherilynn Kucharek February 21, 2019 at 5:25 PM This stirred up many emotions, but the thought that Angels cry too, maybe, was comforting, like you have a comforting friend that will cry with you, or for you! I find tears to be cleansing and good for the blood pressure! This was so beautifully written and relatable!

Andrew Fairchild January 17, 2019 at 2:15 AM This is tender and precious -- it sounds like you lost someone dear, I am sorry for your loss! I have tried more than an hundred times, to write about this subject, but your poem captures the experience better than anything I've read. Thank you for this beautiful write! Craig Cornish January 17, 2019 at 8:18 AM Thank you Andrew, this was written to a friend who lost their 24 year old daughter a few years ago. We often have the most difficulty writing about something too close to home and better at something powerful and just a step away. I'll share with you a poem like that in soup mail that touches those thoughts.

Frances Schiavina January 15, 2019 at 11:51 AM This is splendid! The poverty of my words will not do justice to the greatness of your masterpiece. Craig Cornish January 17, 2019 at 8:19 AM Thank you Frances

Valerie Staton January 5, 2019 at 1:54 PM Hello Craig, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem. Love the lines: Like ribbons on a memory I reach to tie them all together in a bow, now wrapped in every prayer that I beseech and warmed within the heaven's lovely glow. Craig Cornish January 5, 2019 at 2:35 PM Valerie, thanks so much for your kind words!

Line Gauthier September 21, 2017 at 8:05 PM Very beautiful well-crafted poem.

Heidi Sands July 11, 2017 at 8:12 AM I just found this poem of yours Craig. I can really relate to this. So well written. Beautiful :)

Dale Gregory Cozart June 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM How beautiful.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 1, 2017 at 8:21 PM Hello Craig, this is a sad Angel poem. It brought tears to my eyes a i was reading it. It is a well written poem. I enjoyed it.

Gayle Rodd May 26, 2017 at 8:21 PM Very touching. This poem had a melancholy feel throughout with beautiful description.

Dale Gregory Cozart May 21, 2017 at 11:48 AM beautiful.

Cyndi Macmillan May 14, 2017 at 10:29 AM OOps... messed that up :DDD But take/leave whatever... Later Chum... thank you I'm having a wonderful day and its about to get even better. (my mother comes to mind reading this poem, all this mixture of being where I am now, as a happy mom, and as a daughter who has lost both her parents... mishmash) Craig Cornish October 24, 2018 at 8:56 AM Hugs

Daniel Turner May 12, 2017 at 10:00 PM Beautiful sonnet, Craig. Very moving! Craig Cornish May 14, 2017 at 9:07 AM Thanks so much Daniel

Sunlite Wanter May 12, 2017 at 7:10 PM Just beautiful, Craig. We weep with you. Craig Cornish May 14, 2017 at 9:07 AM Thank you Sunlite