I Heard An Angel Speak

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

Hearing this made my heart sing and my soul contrite,
Each time I visit the resting place of so many bones.
Angelic statues look upon me, those of granite stones.
Recalling the words they said to me was so intense.
Dreaming was not a factor, for I was indeed awake.

Angels spoke to me and said write a poem from hence.
Now I pour my soul and spirit into words without forsake.

Angels, the army of God, guard the Heavens above us all.
Nearer to God, we all know they are, answering his call.
Graves are the resting place we visit our loved ones on earth.
Even though we know their souls traveled with loving worth.
Listen in the quietness and your ears will hear them speak.

Seek behind the shadows, be not afraid, and do not be weak.
Prepare to listen to beauty of nature that visits each day.
Every flower and tree holds the power of eternity’s way.
All your saddened heartaches will disappear, upon your listening.
Know the fervency I have found, in Angels eyes glistening.


Written by
Cecil Hickman

date:06-14-2011

written for
Sponsor Constance La France ~ A Rambling Poet ~  
Contest Name Angels In Cemeteries

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/21/2011 1:21:00 PM
Congrats Cecil on your win in this contest with this wonderful write on this theme. love, gautami
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Date: 6/21/2011 12:45:00 PM
Beautiful poem Cecil..Congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/21/2011 5:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Angels" contest Cecil. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/20/2011 10:32:00 PM
very nice, Cecil. Glad to see you on the winners' list. Hope you are doing well lately. Congratulations in the angel contest.
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Date: 6/20/2011 6:25:00 PM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of constance, cecil
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Date: 6/19/2011 6:49:00 PM
Congrats Cecil on your fantastic win in the contest with this stunning entry my friend.. enjoy a sweet victory with l uv..
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Date: 6/19/2011 6:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest.
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Date: 6/16/2011 9:29:00 PM
This is a winner for sure, dear Cecil. Best of luck ! ove, iolanda
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Date: 6/15/2011 11:35:00 AM
We have so many amazing writers here at PoetrySoup and I enjoy reading all the poems. I am happy your poetry was among the poems I was able to read today Cecil. Please continue to write and share your poetry with the world. Love, Carol
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