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Our Better Angels

There is still human kindness in the world
Offering help with wings of hope, unfurled
No glowing golden halo encircles their head
But they give courage to those facing dread

Some have a graceful gift that lights a spark
when others struggle, trying to escape the dark
Our better angels have no trace of greed
when despondent ones are filled with great need

Often, our better angels are strangers who smile
Or come to us in the innocence of a young child
A compassionate soul puts a hand on yours or mine
Someone with a tender heart, who is not Devine.

From sympathetic eyes they see teardrops fall
Sadly, some without empathy will be no help at all
There's hope that we may be such an angel one day
when someone's world has been colored in gray

Our better angels put aside bigotry and hate
Offering help when it's needed to compensate
those in need of a friend or in a time of fear
To be a helping angel, take time to lend an ear

It takes a generous person with a kind heart
who will never hesitate, their assistance to impart
their shining light gleaming in the darkest mist
Then, we know by a better angel we've been kissed

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2025

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Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2025 11:09:00 AM What a gem this is, Lin. We all need those better angels you described so beautifully. Thank you for your encouragement on my blog. It meant so much to me. I read your latest poem as well. It's so sad that some seem to relish causing trouble. It's disheartening. Wishing you the best. Big hugs from Cyprus. :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/9/2025 3:05:00 PM You've been through terrible times and if a word of encouragement helps you get by, I'd not be a friend if I didn't offer you well wishes. You know who the troublemakers are, and their fingers point in the wrong direction. Thank you so very much, Eileen. Stay safe.

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/7/2025 2:02:00 AM This is a deeply moving tribute to the quiet heroes among us. Your words flow with grace and compassion—reminding us of the power of kindness and the gentle strength of those who uplift others. A truly inspiring and beautiful poem. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/9/2025 3:03:00 PM Thank you very much for your very thoughtful and gracious comments, Rowena.

Terry Flood Date: 8/4/2025 3:16:00 PM Thank heaven for those better angels, Lin, their existence give us reason to trust. Ironically, as those better angels don’t wear “I’m a better angel” badges, we sometimes trust the wrong people. All things considered, though, at least we do know when we put our trust in someone, there’s at least a percentage chance that we’re right to do so. Still, at least when we’re well into our thirties, like you and I, we’ve become better judges. Smashing, write; enjoyed. Terry. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/5/2025 6:19:00 AM Terry, we're both well into our thirties and still we misjudge some people. Giving the benefit of the doubt and second chances is what we do, but when they disappoint again, we walk away. You are one of the better angels. Annie knows it, too.

David Kavanagh Date: 8/4/2025 10:39:00 AM Wow this is a beautifully penned down to earth poem Lin, and I agree that there are many selfless human angels that walk amongst us, and it’s mostly in our hour of need we recognise them, I hope this one is well rewarded in the contest, cheers David Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/4/2025 10:44:00 AM Thank you, David. Comments from friends are my reward. They amount to more than just one person's opinion.

Duke Beaufort Date: 8/3/2025 6:28:00 PM Lin, it takes a kind heart like yours to recognize that there are many good people on this Earth. Isn't it strange that there are also others who are here only for themselves. They have no idea how much pleasure we can derive from being kind and generous toward others. Anyway, this makes me smile and I appreciate reading something that focuses on helping others. This write in itself is a helper!!! Cheers!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/4/2025 6:54:00 AM G'morning, Duke and thank you. It's all about having the right attitude about life and people. Putting others first is always the better choice. Thanks for your kind thoughts!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/3/2025 12:47:00 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Our Better Angels" write. Last week, I was blessed with not one but two angels dressed as a human. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away........... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/4/2025 6:53:00 AM How wonderful for you, Paula! Thank you for sharing that and for your comments.

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 8/3/2025 7:17:00 AM Yes! There are many lovely earth angles in the world, however, there are devils too ~ black hearts full of evil. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/3/2025 7:39:00 AM That's a very sad truth, Abdullah. I turn away from the devil and he tries harder to provoke and tempt me, but I'm on to his evil and cruel game. I suppose it's like the gorilla in your writes... but not in the mist, more like in the midst of innocent ones. Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Deb M Date: 8/3/2025 7:09:00 AM Now thats a poem and a half Lin….such a lovely peaceful flow and feel to it! I call these Angels…..Earth Angels! Debx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/3/2025 7:12:00 AM That's exactly what they are, Deb. Thanks so very much for your thoughts that mirror my own. Hugs, sweet friend.