Saved By An Angel

It was a wild and stormy winter’s night,
The huge Alsatian chased her from the park;
She wondered if its fearsome teeth would bite
And, scared of dogs, she shuddered at its bark -
But then she saw a blinding flash of light,
And trembled as a tree, its outline stark,
Fell crashing to the ground - she would have died:
She owed her life to that angelic guide.

Jack Horne, 28th March 
for Gail’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Smith Avatar
May 28, 2024 at 1:22 PM
:O it is kinda funny, the angels God sends us sometimes! God is good, all the time :D
Ball Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Wonderful write here Jack. Angels do appear to us in many different forms. Loved this. Gods Bless and Happy Easter, JB
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March 29, 2012 at 8:03 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning . Thank you for always posting your poetry and sharing it with others. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Saved by an angel, indeed! You sure depicted such an alive image here, jack-- I can imagine this unfolding-- Wonderful job! I wish you the best in Gail's contest! :D
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM
way to go, Jack. I love your angel story in ottava rima form. That was a GREAT story.
Sivey Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM
What an awesome angelic guide she she was! The dog had a sixth sense and completely saved the woman! That is exactly how a holy event occurs! I love your write a lot Jack! Great Work my friend!!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM
simply a thrilling tale Jack and Angels work in mysterious ways as well.. good luck with this intense form and write luv.. u are on my mind and in our prayers luv..
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March 28, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Wow! Lightning in the winter is a rare occurrence, so it had to be an angel that saved her. You could make a movie based on this story. Outstanding entry for Gail's contest and winning wishes are headed your way. Love, Carolyn
Williams Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Jack cool write here my friend, good luck and thanks for your comments, I hope you will enter my latest contest..David
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March 28, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Very well done Jack, luck to you in contest hope for a win. - oxox Anne-Lise
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March 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Reads like winning material..Great job..Thanks for stopping by..Have a great eve in England...Sara
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