Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Featherless Angels Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress. Date: 10/29/2023

Featherless Angels

          They're not celestial entities.
              These shoulder angels
                     Are very real.
               Real, tangible people;
             As ordinary as you and I.
                    They're sons.
                 They're daughters.
                   They're fathers.
                  They're mothers.
              They're grandparents.

People that make a difference every day,
               Giving a helping hand
                    To lift people 
    From the bottom rung of the ladder.
          They're changing the world
                   For the better
               Without advertising
                Their noble deeds,
                Without expecting 
                Anything in return.

        Yes, people of that ilk exist.
 We hear stories about them each day.
               I'm sure you know
          Or have met one, or two.
                 Many choose to
           Remain in the shadows
           As they shine their light
             For others to bask in.
            Angels without wings.
                  People like us.

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Eve Roper November 7, 2023 at 8:10 AM Yes, these angels sometimes know they are being our wing friends. I was blessed yesterday while I was shopping to find 2 Blessings of love and hugs, I did give. Congratulation on your win. Many blessings your way my friend. Edward Ibeh November 7, 2023 at 2:55 PM Thank you very much, Eve:-)

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2023 at 9:54 AM Great job here. Congrats on a top win Edward Ibeh November 6, 2023 at 8:59 PM Thank you very much, Andrea:-)

Ink Empress November 6, 2023 at 1:46 AM You’ve really understood and described and given a sumptuous definition for featherless angels through your take! I really loved this take! The way it flows just seamlessly! And the way you’ve woven words and also your opening line is profound! So captivating and really drew me right in! I also love the lines “ Many choose to Remain in the shadows. As they shine their light. For others to bask in.” How true! And deep is that! Brilliant take! CONGRATULATIONS on winning! Well deserved! Edward Ibeh November 6, 2023 at 5:15 AM Thank you very much for your visit, awesome comments and my placement, Inky:-) I appreciate it, my friend.

Vijay Pandit October 30, 2023 at 5:28 AM People that make a difference every day, Giving a helping hand To lift people From the bottom rung of the ladder--My thoughts exactly, my friend. They are the angels of earth. Edward Ibeh October 31, 2023 at 5:14 AM True indeed, Vijay:-) As always, thank you very much for the wonderful visit and comments!