Interview with An Angel

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Written on May 3rd 2025 for Anthony Biaanco's The Interview (3) Poetry Contest Number 2 Angel. I normally don't write this way but my birthday is coming up soon and another year without my nana and I saw the contest. So this just came out.

I stand waiting patiently, on bated breath, outside a gilded gate. The scent of freshly burning frankincense glides over the clouds. Looking down, I nervously play with the skin around my nails. A warm anxiety pumps through my veins. Time is of consequence here. Closing my eyes to center myself, I rearrange my thoughts, place questions in the right order— for I'll be here only briefly before being sent back. As I open my eyes, readjusting to the blinding light, an angel comes to escort me through the gates. I'm led to a pearlescent room and told to sit upon the alabaster chair. She asks if I'm comfortable. I reply, "Why yes, thank you. Quite." "Now, I heard you pleading on your knees, heart in your hand, to talk to me." I reply, "Yes, I am just seeking answers. You see, my Nana suffered so long before being taken from me—why? Why did she have to have that suffering in her eyes, that fear and sorrow in her eyes? She didn't deserve to feel such unimaginable pain." "My child," the angel said, "even I don't have all the answers to these questions. What I can tell you is that her suffering was not in vain. She held on for you, and she saw a strength in you that brought her peace even before death. So wipe your eyes, my child. These questions are not to be known until we are sitting here together for a different reason. Go now, my child. Live, so her memory can live on within your heart and memories."

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/4/2025 5:40:00 AM

Is it a gemini thing to start countdown for birthday a month ahead? Seriously grumpy!! You makin me nervous! Three of my closest friends birthdays fall next to each other including yours! Anyhow! You know i am in tears reading "and she saw a strength in you that brought her peace even before death." so true! She did! I remember! She really held on for you! Sigh! But she will be proud of all that you are today! Youv grown very strong! And have become a responsible reliable soul! Sigh! This is a fave for me! And i feel this deeply

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/3/2025 11:33:00 PM

This is so heart felt Sara! I was hooked on every word and felt the sadness at the lack of answers. Shouting "why" towards the heavens is a full body and mind experience and perhaps the exhaustion that follows acts to soothe a little. I'm very much of the mindset to do those who have gone before us proud. Their wishes for us to have a good life do seem to permeate and reach us in ways we can't explain. I hope this was cathartic to write. Happy birthday in advance x

Sara Jama
Date: 5/4/2025 5:35:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words and early birthday wishes.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/3/2025 5:45:00 PM

One of the most beautiful things I've read in a while. It is absolutely okay to ask why all the suffering, especially when it hits close to home. Religion doesn't provide meaningful answers and so most people stop searching for them and just accept that things have always been this way and always will be. Without going into detail now, I can tell you I've found logical, sensical, satisfying answers as well as the permanent solution ... in the Bible

Sara Jama
Date: 5/4/2025 5:36:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words and support.