Guardian Angel

Just a small girl, an innocent rose bud
lost in daydreams while she walked
home from school, for several blocks.

It was a fine, spring day in Berkeley
warm sun's rays peaked through leaves
amidst the trees, by sidewalk streets.

Her school bag in hand, preoccupied
"Don't step on a crack or on a line
keep to the spaces, and you'll be fine."

And so she played the sidewalk game
until a call was heard, from mother dear
across the street, her voice so clear.

Without a thought, she ran to meet
her mother, yet she was unaware
of a speeding car, out of nowhere.

The vehicle descended fast
upon the child, on that center divide
within a split second, she could die.

And then, a supernatural event
as forces, unforeseen, took place
a split second, she flew to the sidewalk, safe.

This little girl had turned, was lifted up  
then gently placed, she had escaped
was gathered by angel's arms, embraced.
 
My mother saw it all, before her very eyes
her child, rescued, by a miracle that day
and I, that little girl, am grateful I was saved.




Written on 10/6/2015 
For Divine Intervention Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke


* This is a true account that happened to me when I was six years old
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Alex Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM
Great story of the saving-cross. Though traumatic, a life-receiving or resurrection experience. Beautifully narrated. Congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 8:46 PM
Thank you, Christuraj! I will never forget what happened and how God saved me!
Ashley Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Oh, your poem is so inspiring, Laura, and so beautifully expressed. I believe in angels too, I have felt their presence in my life as well. I was truly moved by your captivating piece and enjoyed your skillful rhyming too. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes my talented friend.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 11:12 PM
Awesome tribute, Laura. Congrats on your win.
Bangalee Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 11:53 PM
OH! Thanks God that at last rescued; miracle touched your rescuer sense /// lovely described the accidental story of your own life
McBride  Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Amen I love it . How awesome is this
Leiser Avatar
December 14, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Thanks so much, Stephen! It was truly a miracle!
Duncan Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 3:29 PM
I believe in angels, I could tell you stories. Have you ever seen the movie CRASH ? There is a scene in there with a gun.
Leiser Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for reading my poem and commenting, Debbie! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 3:09 PM
Angels are all around! Wonderful write!
Leiser Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 7:36 PM
Thanks for your comments, Kim! :)
Wanter Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 2:41 PM
And I am glad you were saved, too. Gripping poem. Congratulations on your lifetime membership.
Leiser Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Thank you, Sunlite! I still remember that day well...thank God He saved me that day!
Duncan Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 10:25 PM
I so believe in angels. I've always asked the angels to watch over family & friends. And people I see on the street. thank for coming to read my Light Of Angels. favs :)
Carmack Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 9:18 AM
I am glad you entered the Senryu contest which led me here. What a powerful testimony. I bet your mother lived a thousand lives watching you on the edge of death just to be saved by his grace and messenger. This one is going on the list. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Leiser Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Thank you, Rob. I will never forget the powerful way God intervened to save me that day!
Lindley Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 10:08 PM
ADDING THIS JEWEL TO MY FAV LIST BECAUSE A WRETCH LIKE ME WAS SAVED BY A GUARDIAN ANGEL LONG AGO. Story far too long to tell here but it was real and just as amazing as you described in yours. Why me, I havent a clue... A7
Leiser Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Why, thank you so much, Robert, for your high compliments! I am now quite interested in YOUR guardian angel story!! Let me know, sometime, or maybe put it in a poem, too! :)
A  Avatar
October 10, 2015 at 11:43 AM
Laura, Congratulations on your win. SKAT
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:17 PM
Thanks, Skat! I appreciate you stopping by with your kind words. Laura :)
Rigoler Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 9:57 AM
A touching write, but I tend to agree with Tommy Boy. If we're all God's children, then angels (some of them at least) are partial.) Thanks for stopping to read my Tide. Best to you. / M
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:17 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Maurice. Only God knows the answer to that one. I'm just grateful I was saved!
Chuan Seng Avatar
October 8, 2015 at 5:09 AM
A non visible guardian angel... Coming to aid of a earthly angel... This is a such nice read of a miracle.... Congrats!
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:16 PM
Thank you for your kind words. Keng :)
A. Sharma Avatar
October 8, 2015 at 2:23 AM
Wonderful write Laura! Congrats on superb win!
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:15 PM
Thank you, Dr. Upma! A appreciate your kind words :)
Y. Avatar
October 8, 2015 at 12:05 AM
Laura, l enjoyed this touching piece about your guardian angel. I'm glad your angel showed up ! Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis
Y. Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:19 PM
You are very welcome:-) Alexis
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 5:15 PM
Thank you very much, Alexis, for taking the time to stop by to read my poem :)
Tor Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Laura a well deserved win on one of my favorites congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 11:58 PM
Many thanks again, Michael, for your supportive comments :) Btw, isn't Michael an angel's name?! The archangel, in fact!
Godwin Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Congratulations, Laura. I love the uplifting true story in your poem, it is very comforting ... CayCay
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:24 PM
Thank you very much for your kind words, CayCay :)
Pinet Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 12:44 PM
Your words where enchanting and positive offering hope and light. Very interesting subject matter with just the right amount of enthusiasm to wet our appetites and solicit an emotional response and heightened awareness.. Great poem! Emile.
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:24 PM
Thank you, Emile, for enjoying my poem, and I'm grateful I was given a second chance and thank God for it :)
Gasun Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 11:42 AM
I believe in angels my very dear friend, Laura. You were an angel too that's why you are loved by many angels my very dear friend. I enjoyed so much your very beautiful and inspiring poem. Thank you so much for sharing and I see it won. Belated congratulations! May I also thank you for taking your precious time reading one of my humble works! God bless and many hugs! love lots, Leonora
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:25 PM
Thank you for all your kind words and comments, Leonora! I really appreciate them, and am so glad you liked my poem, too!
Negron Flores Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 10:12 AM
Congratulations.
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Thank you, Nayda, for your kind words!
Nehls Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 6:48 AM
Wow Laura. What a beautiful thing to actually happen. Your Guardian Angel could not let the tragedy happen. You are truly blessed to have been given a second chance. And to be able to recognize it so clearly is surely a gift that you and your mother have received. Thanks or sharing this wonderful story..... Robert.
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Thank you so much for you your kind words, Robert! I am grateful I was protected as a child, and thank God for it often!
A   Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 12:20 AM
this poem had me on edge, blessed you are:), p.d.
Leiser Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 5:22 PM
Thank you, LINDA! I feel very blessed, and am thankful to God for it :)
Allison Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 8:46 PM
Someone sure was watching over you that day Laura - a wonderful write:-) hugs jan xx 7
Leiser Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Thank you, Jan :) I wanted to write about this some time, so today was the day!
Tor Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Laura you are blessed by his love. Love this wonderful truth. A truth that inspire all of us with his unending love for us. Our heavenly Angels are there for us through our Lords watchful eyes. Thank you for sharing this wonderful write Laura. One of my favorites.
Leiser Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Thank you so very much for your kind comments, Michael! I truly have been blessed by the love of God in my life! He has a plan for each of us :)
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