Iron Angel

She stood by the icy waters
She stood across the stream
I called to the frozen maiden
I thought that she might be a dream

But she was an Iron Angel
She was aloof and afar
She was a broken butterfly
She was a falling star



written by Steven E. Mossburg (Steve)


originally submitted January 30, 2008

for the contest "Why oh Why?" 

Sponsored by Constance~A Rambling Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest..Sara
Augustus Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Very nice. I thought this was both a delicate and elegant piece. Congratulations on getting a win!
Roberts Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 2:20 PM
very pretty, congrats on your win in the contest
Fraser Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Many congratulations Steve on your win in Constance's contest 'Why oh Why' have a lovely weekend >> James
Brown Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your win Steven. Love,Carol
Neels Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Steven, congrats on your win with this beautiful write ;)
La France Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 4:03 AM
Congratulatons, Steve, on your placement in my contest, Why Oh Why ~~
Sweetheart Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Congrats Steven on your win in Constance's contest with this extra special entry .. enjoy your sweet victory tonight with luv..
Dietrich Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 9:43 PM
gosh, this is so short and strange, and yet, I really like this a lot. VEry intersting little poem. A big congrats to you. Luv, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Mysterious and interesting. many congratulations for this win.
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