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Adapted Quote: We can never be so lost that angels can't find us, but make certain it's the right angel. 

Premiere Contest - Angels 

Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose 

Judged: 17th March, 2025

10th Place 

Knowing Angels

Angels are almost silent
Subtle 
treadbare steppers
subliminal stalkers 
determinedly quiet 
except at choir 
a pair of cherubic hums 
can equivalate 
to the drones 
of a billion bees. 

Can you separate 
the noises
of bouncing sparrows 
on wet sands,
from belly-down
thin-skinned slitherers 
roaming in beds of grass - 
obscenely dense, 
from burglarizing ants at a picnic party?

Angels are seen
since they come to visit. 
Unannounced,
but friendly faces 
beaconing
like lighthouses.
Their halogen coronets 
fulgurate and exorcise 
diabolical agency. 
                                                                  
Other angels may be noticed. 
An invasive host 
shod in threatening boots 
dangling peace and safety
but entangling angles
strangle. 
Hopes
course
in descension:
brambles
boulders 
ports of fire.

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Susan Ashley Date: 3/28/2025 7:50:00 AM Dear Trina, your technical and creative use of vivid imagery, rich metaphors and duality stirs my imagination to new heights and profound depths. I adore your adapted quote and your amazing use of good and evil alive in light and dark forces. I especially adored "treadbare steppers" juxtaposed with "thin-skinned slitherers" - but truly I adore your whole poem. A rich, deep piece of creative writing, my poet friend. Congratulations for your success in Rose's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Trina Layne Date: 3/28/2025 8:49:00 PM Thank you, Susan. It's one of my favorite pieces for the year so far. The prompt resonated with me deeply. We've all encountered angels in disguise. I know I have met a few. Had it not been for God's grace and better angels, I'm not sure I would even be here. I'm thankful.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 3/17/2025 4:13:00 AM Thank you for joining my contest. It isn't easy writing about Angels. You all took it to a new level of consciousness for me. Each entry dove me closer to the thought that Angels exist. You are all winners in my book, grateful for all your efforts. May God bless your beautiful hearts, each and every one of you Love, Mystic Login to Reply Trina Layne Date: 3/17/2025 12:25:00 PM Most certainly. I had to think about this one for a little while. Interesting prompt. Blessings!