Jack Horne Poet Free verse

Guardian Angel

"I heard an angel speak last night and he said "write"  
Elizabeth Barrett Browning



Did those lichen covered lips really smile?
Was it simply my imagination, 
or were her eyes following me?

Her wingtips twitched slightly
and I knew it was true:
those stone ears could hear 
every note of the birdsong 
and her chiselled nostrils 
smelt the roses I placed in the vase
at her marble feet.

Before I left, I thanked her for watching 
over my son as he slept in peace.


Jack Horne
Written 15th June for Constance’s Angels in Cemeteries

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Constance La France July 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM Jack I am finally mailing your certificate for your ist place win in my contest, I will walk over to the post office this afternoon, I have no idea how long it will take to get to England, love Constance

Red Fiery July 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM jack , this poem is a real gem ! Wish i could write like this....congrats!

Audrey Haick June 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM Simply exquisite, Jack! This is beautiful. I'm not here too often so I am glad to have read this ...one for my fav. list. Congratulations on your Ist Place Win in Constance's "Angels in Cementeries" Contest. Well done and very deserving. Thanks for your kind comments and sorry it took a while to get back here. Always, Annalise

Kash Poet June 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM This is a very touching write jack...congrats on your well deserved win.

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM Jack, I must have been way overtired last night when i said I had missed your poem. It's obvious I HAD seen this one before.for heaven sakes I had faved it!! Keep up your great writing. LUv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown June 21, 2011 at 4:57 AM Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Angel" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM wow, how had I ever missed this one, Jack? it is so lovely. What an idea!! congratulations.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM My congratulations on the first place win in the contest, jack

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 20, 2011 at 10:53 AM I loved this one the first time I read this-- Super congrats to your awesome 1st place win, Jack-- so honored to share it with you and Carrie :D

Black Eyed Susan June 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your win Jack! This could actually be an entry in your own contest! ha! But seriously, it's beautiful.

Delysia Hendricks June 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your first placement, certainly well-deserved. Very good poetry, Jack. :-)

Tahera Mannan June 20, 2011 at 7:32 AM Beautiful and very touching. many congrats Jack.

Gautami Phookan June 20, 2011 at 6:40 AM Loved this immensely Jack, Congrats..most deserving top spot !!!

Nette Onclaud June 20, 2011 at 5:03 AM i really love this, jack... toppers! congrats on your glory win with huggs! :)

Carrie Richards June 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM I knew this was the most touching and would be a winner of all the poems I read! Just lovely Jack!! Congrats...I am honored and thrilled to share the spot with you and Nikko! Congratulations!!

Joyce Johnson June 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM Glad to see that this beautiful poem has earned the coveted top award. Congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM Congrats Jack on your first place win in the contest my friend with this stunning entry luv..

Constance La France June 19, 2011 at 6:20 PM Congratulations Jack, on first place in my Angel contest with this stunning poem, it brought tears to my eyes, just beautiful. The prize for this contest is a Certificate Of Achievement in Poetry. Please send me by soulmail your address so I can forward it to you~~

Shani Fassbender June 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM Jack, a very well deserved win...this is lovely...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM very flowing Jack.. immersed in these beautiful lines luv.. good luck in the contest...

Carol Sunshine Brown June 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM Thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry Jack. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM That last line just tugs at the heartstrings, Jack-- I find this one so moving, and one can't help but imagine that sweet angel smile...I hope this scores high!

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2011 at 9:54 PM fave!

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM wow, Jack, I think I am looking at a big winner here. I LOVE this one. And the ending. Wow!

Wilma Neels June 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM Double Wow!! Jack what a beautiful approach you have for the contest.. A real gem, all the best for the contest ;)

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