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Fall From Grace

I watched angels fall from grace today I wondered how could this be I looked to the heavens to ask How could this have happened How could angels fall so fast I stood there I watched angels falling I wondered how could this be For aren't angels a part of thee He looked down at me and said "Yes my dear" indeed they are But you see I gave them free will When I set them free Until they come back to me I felt a tear roll down my cheek As I stood in silence and watched Then I laughed and I thought HE should have chosen me Then he would have seen That I would never be An angel who fell from grace I watched angels fall from grace today I ask myself how could this be Why would the powers that be Ever let such a thing happen Then I looked up and I saw me I was the one falling from grace I remembered He once told me You will have free will " till " you come back to me So I'll let you be I watched an angel fall from grace today But then I realized that it was me As I looked into that mirror I saw her staring back at me. 9,13,2010 4pm Monday Since I was little I've thought about angels falling, must be the catholic church.

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Michelle Smith

Date: 9/25/2024 11:43:00 PM

I’m sad to think of the fallen angels too because they knew more than we do, and God deserves all their worship. I hope & pray that if God had chosen to create me as an angel —instead of the frail human Me which I know myself as— that I would have used all that brilliant knowledge to love and accept Him in the humility He was destined to embody; there’d be only 1 chance to give my yes or no. In this life He’s thankfully forgiven my falls, because I’m only human. Hail Mary, conceived without sin, Full of Grace, pray for us! :)

Silent One

Date: 10/19/2017 9:40:00 AM

What a brilliant first post Debbie... It is such a shame you do not post so much.. An excellent self reflective poem.. Written 7 years ago, how we change as poets.. our writing, our personalities... and do you ever think about all those people you interacted with in these years gone by... some still here, some long gone and many still in your heart..

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/30/2017 3:20:00 PM

I decided to browse some older poems, I really liked this one, we are all human, you have expressed this so well! :)

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 7/3/2017 8:38:00 PM

A great first poem and yes somehow a Caholic upbringing is always with you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/17/2017 9:28:00 PM

Loving your first poem again, Debbie! Where do you live, By the way?

Vladislav Raven

Date: 5/5/2017 1:20:00 PM

Hi Debbie, this is such a wonderful first entry into poetry on the soup. I always like to read peoples early work for you can always find special gems you mat miss otherwise. I may have missed this gem. Your words painting the pictures in my mind, your words stirring my emotions. I think i still have a way to go before i reach this level of poetry and this was your first. Once again Debbie, i have to say this is a definite seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/13/2017 10:46:00 AM

A very powerful debut poem, Debbie. I went back to the beginning to see your first work. It didn't disappoint. An exquisitely thought provoking poem. Marvelous introspection. A 7!

Vincent Flannery

Date: 3/6/2017 4:50:00 PM

Great poem Debbie. Very powerful. Take care and God Bless.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/25/2017 6:24:00 AM

Very interesting. It could have been, as you say, religious influence. However, regardless of that, you show we end up in ways never imagined. Yet there we are. Then, what do we do?

Vera Duggan

Date: 10/26/2015 10:54:00 PM

This Debbie my friend is one beautiful piece of poetry, I just loved it and as for angels I dream about them, in fact when I was little I was an angel on stage, I think I was about 9 or 10 and I remember it so well, I may be 72 but I don't forget events like that, take care my friend............Vera

Skat A

Date: 10/7/2015 8:24:00 AM

Happy Birthday, Debbie. I read on two blog's Today is your day. On a comment on Andrea's Blog, and your name was mentioned on Leonora's. I too will post a blog for the lovely birthday sometime after lunch. Sending Birthday Hugs.... SKAT

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/24/2015 1:09:00 PM

Nicely written, Debbie: Free will will get us every time. Thanks for the reminder .SuZ

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/16/2013 8:21:00 PM

This is absolutely brilliant. I read it outloud to my brother and he said "THAT IS AMAZING". I have often thought these things! Oh how easy it is to fall from grace - but we can pick ourselves up thanks to someone's sacrifice. I am so glad I decided to read this one from you. I am favoriting it! Always, Laura

Debbie Duncan
Date: 8/16/2013 9:56:00 PM

Thank you much for reading my "first" ;}

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2013 8:49:00 PM

once again, I love the small reminder i found here for myself... Linda,

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2013 8:47:00 PM

Fallen Angels, how sweet the sound. However, the image is sad, somehow I feel the loss of prestige through the image above. I'm glad the vision was only a reminder to stay on the right side of God. Debbie, I know this is your first poem on the soup and somehow I love it so much. I think i was meant to read this poem today, thank you for leading me to this poem. I like the self perception I found when reading the poem. I think I'm also that girl looking into the mirror. making this poem a favorite among my favorite poems... always~ LINDA

Debbie Duncan
Date: 4/6/2013 11:28:00 PM

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/27/2013 4:35:00 PM

I really enjoyed this, Debbie. Yes, I think being raised Catholic could inspire one like this PLUS just having a very creative and artistic mind. Luv, Andrea

Debbie Duncan
Date: 2/27/2013 8:32:00 PM

Thank you Andrea

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/27/2013 4:33:00 PM

aha, this one I had not seen. Ok let me read it!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/25/2013 2:46:00 PM

I have to visit your first poem posted on the P-Soup ..... lol. - You have started with a really lovely poem Debbie, love it!! - Have a wonderful weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) <3

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/21/2012 5:41:00 AM

checking out your first poem on soup Debbie, not disappointed, excellent

Debbie Duncan
Date: 8/21/2012 4:23:00 PM

Thank you Harry,,,,,

Janette Fisher

Date: 8/16/2011 1:31:00 PM

Many congrats on your featured piece, regards Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/15/2011 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Debbie. Love, Carol

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 6/8/2011 9:28:00 AM

I liked this. I know the feeling and sometimes wonder. Vince

Duncan Chappell

Date: 11/12/2010 5:37:00 PM

hi my friend i would just like to add to my words i see this piece so well feel it a very strong image here so thank you for sharing on this fine weekend

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 11/9/2010 2:01:00 AM

Beautifully written...we all seem to have been that angel at one time or another in our lives. You, however, have reminded us that is is Our free will that makes us take that tumble. I hope to read more of your works. Dan C

Duncan Chappell

Date: 11/7/2010 4:15:00 PM

excellent piece my friend