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In the Shadow of Her Wings

Angels live in heaven, they say Maybe in astral beauty they glow As sparkling stars of the milky way They often descend on earth I know. How do I know, you may ask me I’ve seen in the heart of my mother The glow as the shine of the star can be Like a flower she nurtured me lest I wither. In troubled times the family was adrift She toiled hard to find for us a safe harbor To my storm-ravaged life she gave a timely gift The security of a nest to build the uncertain future. She kept me in the shadow of her wings Flame of my candle winds couldn’t blow away In her shadow I live with her love memory brings For it’s her hands that sculpted me what I’m today. She has left for her abode a long time ago When in dark night I see the north star glisten Like a lone guide to my destination, I then know She is with the angels residing far away in heaven. Written : August 10, 2018 February 1, 2020 Contest : Strand Choice 12, Any Form, Any Theme Sponsor : Brian Strand

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Debjani Mitra

Date: 8/22/2018 12:11:00 PM

such a great way to acknowledge mother...although not new theme...yet it touched.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/23/2018 2:21:00 AM

Thank you for your visit.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/21/2018 5:09:00 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to your 'angel' Mom, Subimal! I can identify with your love and thankfulness of having had a wonderful mother. Well done, and congratulations on your First Place Trophy win. Hugs, Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/23/2018 2:20:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra for your comments. The poem came from my heart for my mother.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/19/2018 3:22:00 PM

A special poem Subimal. Congratulations for your win :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/19/2018 11:53:00 PM

Thank you. Heidi.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/19/2018 12:34:00 PM

Lovely write and sentiment, congratulations Subimal...

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/19/2018 11:53:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/18/2018 11:05:00 AM

A lovely poem, Subimal. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/19/2018 12:38:00 AM

Thank you, Line.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/18/2018 4:12:00 AM

Beautiful poem and display! Congratulations on your #1 win!

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/19/2018 11:52:00 PM

Thank you, Susan.

Purbasha Roy

Date: 8/17/2018 3:54:00 AM

Many congratulations

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:06:00 AM

Thank you. Purbasha.

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/17/2018 1:54:00 AM

Lovely poem, Subimal, and a worthy tribute. Congrats on a fine first place. regards, Viv

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Viv.

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/17/2018 1:39:00 AM

A lovely tribute. Congratulations on first place.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Virginia.

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 8/16/2018 1:04:00 PM

Dear Subimal, this piece was just so beautiful, so in depth, so pure. Thank you for writing it. Congratulations!

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:06:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and for the nice comments.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/16/2018 12:28:00 PM

This is so lovely Subimal. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving Trophy First Placement! : )

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:05:00 AM

Thank you very much, Connie.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/16/2018 12:24:00 PM

BIG CONGRATS to win top on this wonderful beautiful poem. Regards.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:05:00 AM

Thank you very much.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/16/2018 12:00:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful, Subimal! Congrats on your top win! Janice

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:04:00 AM

Thank you, Janice.

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/16/2018 11:48:00 AM

Congratulations Subimal! Your amazing poem "IN THE SHADOW OF HER WINGS", has placed "First" in my PoetrySoup contest. It was a very tough contest to judge, very well done my friend, Emile.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/17/2018 5:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Emile for the placement.