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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

Date: 7/15/2011 6:41:00 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

Date: 7/1/2011 10:43:00 AM

jack , this poem is a real gem ! Wish i could write like this....congrats!

Rick Parise

Date: 6/23/2011 5:09:00 PM

Very nice ~ Congrats!!!

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/22/2011 7:32:00 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

Date: 6/21/2011 12:11:00 PM

This is a very touching write jack...congrats on your well deserved win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2011 9:29:00 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

Date: 6/21/2011 4:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Angel" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2011 10:19:00 PM

wow, how had I ever missed this one, Jack? it is so lovely. What an idea!! congratulations.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/20/2011 1:36:00 PM

My congratulations on the first place win in the contest, jack

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/20/2011 10:53:00 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

Date: 6/20/2011 8:17:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Jack! This could actually be an entry in your own contest! ha! But seriously, it's beautiful.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 6/20/2011 7:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your first placement, certainly well-deserved. Very good poetry, Jack. :-)

Tahera Mannan

Date: 6/20/2011 7:32:00 AM

Beautiful and very touching. many congrats Jack.

Gautami Phookan

Date: 6/20/2011 6:40:00 AM

Loved this immensely Jack, Congrats..most deserving top spot !!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/20/2011 5:03:00 AM

i really love this, jack... toppers! congrats on your glory win with huggs! :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/19/2011 7:07:00 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

Date: 6/19/2011 6:42:00 PM

Glad to see that this beautiful poem has earned the coveted top award. Congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/19/2011 6:37:00 PM

Congrats Jack on your first place win in the contest my friend with this stunning entry luv..

Constance La France

Date: 6/19/2011 6:20:00 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

Date: 6/19/2011 5:55:00 PM

Jack, a very well deserved win...this is lovely...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/16/2011 6:00:00 PM

very flowing Jack.. immersed in these beautiful lines luv.. good luck in the contest...

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/16/2011 12:27:00 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.

Date: 6/16/2011 8:36:00 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

Date: 6/15/2011 9:54:00 PM

fave!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/15/2011 9:53:00 PM

wow, Jack, I think I am looking at a big winner here. I LOVE this one. And the ending. Wow!