Daniel Cwiak Poet Couplet

Maximus

There is a spirit that watches over you
    In the daylight hours, and nightime too.

    You may not think that they are there
     But there is a way to make you aware.

     I learned the name of my angel a long time ago
     Because I was interested and I wanted to know.

     His name is "Maximus" and is with me here
     To learn of his presence once made me fear.

     Because what you do is watched all the day
     The angel keeps tabs, God finds out that way.

     I guess you think I'm being naive
     Trust your faith, if you believe.

     If you want to know your angel's name
     There is a way to find out which is no game.

     Say a prayer for three days in a row
     And after each time ask him to reveal his name to you.

     If you believe in him he will tell you true
     If not, he may be silent to you.

     I know of others who have tried this I can say
     Some, have learned the names of their angels this way.

     When you pray for their name do not think it absurd
     Some, I know, will hear that singular word.

     It won't come as a shout from heaven on high
     But rather as a whisper, when your angel is nigh.

     These spiritual beings are here for us all
     Sometimes they wait just to here us call.

     And when you do wouldn't if be grand
     If you knew the spirit's name...who behind you stands!

     Try it and see if you think I'm fooling around
     Be honest with yourself with both feet on the ground.

     As someday that spiritual angel you will greet
     Wouldn't it be nice to be on a "first name" basis when you meet?

     And if you try but do not hear their name
     Keep on trying because your conviction was lame.

     I know many will think I'm crazy with this
     But knowing my angel's name has brought comfort and bliss.

     So try it yourself and see if in kind
     If your angel will speak to you...they really don't mind.

     Because then a dialogue with them you can share,
     Even if they never speak again,  you'll know...they're there.

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De R July 4, 2010 at 1:39 AM Maximus, your angel's name...this is really nice, Daniel, it's a comforting thought to believe that an angel watches over you and that way you'll never be alone, Great poem! Emily

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 3, 2010 at 6:37 PM oh wow--chills as I read this Daniel!! True chills indeed-- I have heard about asking your angel for their name-- wow I think I just may try this one! Will definitely let you know if it works for me ;) --enjoyed this throughout--goes to my faves :) -- best of luck in the contest---nikko :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM Wonderful write Daniel and I have known my angel's name for many years...its Matthew.. a 9 foot tall Angel with a 9 foot wing span.. I felt him arrive when I lost my third son to a lung silment.. I felt him taken but replaced with the entity and I always wanted to name a son of mine Matthew but never did.and now this is probably why.. cause of the entity.. good luck in the contest..this has winner written all over it.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA