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Earth Angels

                           visible
                         tangible 
                     non-celestial 
                    no halo hovers 
                 above their heads
                  their eyes radiate 
            kindness, love, and care
               their reassuring voice 
        could calm worries and fears 
                     their shoulders 
         troubled souls could lead on   
               their welcoming arms 
    a home; comforting to one and all 
          they could be anyone 
     brothers 
          sisters 
               friends
                     strangers
                          grandparents 
                      gifted 
                 with a smile 
               bright enough 
                 to illuminate 
            a dark, gloomy day 
              and make spirits 
         dance and somersault 
 giving of their time, their hearts;
        a world of good they do 
      expecting nothing in return 
               who says angels 
          only come with wings? 
                 yes, they walk 
                 among us, too 
               as human as you 
                and yours truly.

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2025

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Susan Ashley Date: 3/28/2025 8:06:00 AM Dear Edward, your beautiful poem radiates a halo of truth, appreciation and recognition for the "earth angels", the ones without wings, that walk among us. Your poetic expression is moving, emotionally inviting and rich with comforting reminders of angels who "could be anyone". I'm proud to share the podium with you, my poet friend. An exquisite piece! Congratulations for your success in Rose's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/28/2025 5:52:00 PM Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback and visit, Susan:-) It's delightful hearing from easily one of greatest poets of PS! You've made my day, my friend.

Brian Sambourne Date: 3/18/2025 10:32:00 AM Excellent poem, Edward. So true - charitable angels walk with us. We just need to look around + acknowledge. Structurally, your poem strikes a visual chord as well. Congratulations on the contest recognition. Be well. Brian Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/18/2025 2:14:00 PM Coming from such a great poet, your feedback carries weight and means a great deal to me, Brian. I appreciate the congrats and well-wishes.

Sam Kauffman Date: 3/17/2025 11:23:00 AM I so agree with you, Edward! Angels, with our without wings, walk among us as reflections of God's pure love delivering messages of hope encouraging us to "dance and somersault!" Congratulations on your win! Wonderful to see your poem on the winners list. Blessings my friend! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/17/2025 7:55:00 PM I greatly appreciate the awesome feedback, congrats and blessings, Sam:-)

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 3/17/2025 4:11:00 AM Thank you for joining my contest. It isn't easy writing about Angels. You all took it to a new level of consciousness for me. Each entry dove me closer to the thought that Angels exist. You are all winners in my book, grateful for all your efforts. May God bless your beautiful hearts, each and every one of you Love, Mystic Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/17/2025 7:54:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and my placement, Mystic:-) Most obliged.

Tom Woody Date: 3/14/2025 1:58:00 PM Beautiful poem Edward and who would disagree with such sentiments? So much controversy on the Soup of late. Nice to see something positive and easy to digest Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/14/2025 6:06:00 PM Thank you very much, Tom:-) Taking a break from this place from time to time works wonders for me, lol.

CayCay Jennings Date: 3/14/2025 10:41:00 AM You needn't wait any longer, wondering when/if someone will comment - I am here. (I go through that uncertainty after posting a poem.) Anyway, the thing is, I hereby pronounce you the winner of the Angel Contest, though I did enter it myself. Your poem is wonderfully written and so expressive with angel-details. I enjoyed each thought expressed. Love how you shaped the poem, too. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 3/14/2025 12:38:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, CayCay:-) You've made my day, my friend.