Debbie Duncan Poet Dramatic Monologue

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 September 25, 2024 at 11:43 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 October 19, 2017 at 9:40 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 July 30, 2017 at 3:20 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 July 3, 2017 at 8:38 PM A great first poem and yes somehow a Caholic upbringing is always with you.

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2017 at 9:28 PM Loving your first poem again, Debbie! Where do you live, By the way?

Vladislav Raven May 5, 2017 at 1:20 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. April 13, 2017 at 10:46 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 March 6, 2017 at 4:50 PM Great poem Debbie. Very powerful. Take care and God Bless.

Duke Beaufort February 25, 2017 at 6:24 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 October 26, 2015 at 10:54 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 October 7, 2015 at 8:24 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 July 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM Nicely written, Debbie: Free will will get us every time. Thanks for the reminder .SuZ

Laura Breidenthal August 16, 2013 at 8:21 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 August 16, 2013 at 9:56 PM Thank you much for reading my "first" ;}

Poet Destroyer A April 6, 2013 at 8:49 PM once again, I love the small reminder i found here for myself... Linda,

Poet Destroyer A April 6, 2013 at 8:47 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 April 6, 2013 at 11:28 PM ;}

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2013 at 4:35 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 February 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM Thank you Andrea

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2013 at 4:33 PM aha, this one I had not seen. Ok let me read it!!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 25, 2013 at 2:46 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 August 21, 2012 at 5:41 AM checking out your first poem on soup Debbie, not disappointed, excellent Debbie Duncan August 21, 2012 at 4:23 PM Thank you Harry,,,,,

Janette Fisher August 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM Many congrats on your featured piece, regards Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown August 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Debbie. Love, Carol

Vince Suzadail Jr. June 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM I liked this. I know the feeling and sometimes wonder. Vince

Duncan Chappell November 12, 2010 at 5:37 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 November 9, 2010 at 2:01 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 November 7, 2010 at 4:15 PM excellent piece my friend

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