Swaddled In Angel's Wings

"Life offers divine moments that can only be shared with an angel." ~ by poet Softly, she swaddled me within the warmth of welcoming wings I shared my shadowed secrets, then she spoke in subdued voice 'Do not dwell in darkness and despair for your sweet soul sings of sorrow for your sins. Repentance gives you reason to rejoice' 'From the courage of confessing comes clemency of concession You have found favor with God and garnered His good graces He has heard your heartfelt words, and my own in intercession Our Father forgives you, and with empathy, eagerly embraces' Tenderly, she touched me, tempering the torrent of my tears Held me close, calmly confiding, 'Your bane of burdens I bear' When her weeping wet my cheeks, faith freed me from fears My adoring angel sighed, 'Persevere by praising God in prayer' Then her golden gossamer wings fluttered their fragile feathers Graciously given to me was a glorious gift. Solace cut the strings that kept my suffering soul trussed in tenterhooks and tethers, for I'd been safely swaddled within an angel's welcoming wings. December 11, 2021 "A" Forms Contest sponsored by Constance La France

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Date: 1/6/2022 7:05:00 AM
This poem is adorned with beautiful phrases, and much truth. I particularly liked "Repentance gives you reason to rejoice'". I look forward to more thoughtful poetry from you in the future!
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Date: 12/31/2021 4:14:00 PM
Lin, congratulations on your First Place win in my "A" Forms Contest with this truly lovely poem and I love your quote too ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
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Date: 12/23/2021 3:07:00 PM
A wonderful write Lin, I love alliteration, I should use it more, I especially liked line 9 " tempering the torrent of my tears". Well done I see congrats are in order for this winning write!
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Date: 12/23/2021 4:08:00 PM
Alliteration can be challenging but well worth the effort. Thank you for your valued thoughts, JD.
Date: 12/23/2021 8:32:00 AM
WoW! Lin, You penned such a lovely piece for the contest. Your moving story held my attention from the start to the finish. Well done. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/23/2021 4:05:00 PM
Im delighted to know you enjoyed the story, Alexis. Thank you.
Date: 12/23/2021 7:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your quote and this write. What a great line, "My adoring angel sighed, 'Persevere by praising God in prayer'" Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022.......................
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2021 4:03:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful commentsl, Paula.
Date: 12/23/2021 4:11:00 AM
"my shadowed secrets", "Solace cut the strings" - Beautiful verses. Great writing as a whole. Congratulations!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2021 4:02:00 PM
Thank you, Chris.
Date: 12/22/2021 9:19:00 PM
Sweet verse! Congratulations!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2021 2:42:00 AM
Hi Kim, and thank you.
Date: 12/22/2021 7:08:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this---and yes, for exposing your faith in your awesome poetic way. God bless you.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2021 2:42:00 AM
Thank you, Beata. Faith is never something to be hidden.
Date: 12/19/2021 11:20:00 PM
This is so lovely Lin. I count on the help of angels daily and I feel blessed by their presence. Your poem is a masterpiece as Robert said. Blessings for this Christmas Lin. I pray you are well and happy. Hugs xxoo Connie
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/20/2021 3:13:00 AM
Hi Connie and thank you very much for such lovely comments. I know how many hardships you've faced in the last few years and sincerely hope you gain faith each day. Angels are constant guardians, may they guard you and your family.
Date: 12/15/2021 4:42:00 PM
The sublimity of divine empathy is truly exhilarating Poetess...your beautiful poem reminds that honesty on the wings of love is rejuvenating...J.A.B.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/15/2021 10:43:00 PM
Thank you for such nice comments, Justin.
Date: 12/14/2021 6:23:00 AM
My friend, this to me is a masterpiece! Such that inspires me to step out of my current gloom and perhaps write sometime this morn. Thank you.. A fav... God bless...
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2021 7:40:00 AM
Robert, if in small way this has inspired you to write, I am delighted. I will check to see if you've posted something. Thank you!
Date: 12/12/2021 7:35:00 PM
Lin, I almost forgot what it was like. Now I remember. -Richard
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/13/2021 12:28:00 PM
Richard, thank you ever so sincerely for such lovely thoughts.
Date: 12/11/2021 2:21:00 PM
A well written alliteration Lin and I love your quote, your pen is as sharp as ever. Hope youre having a lovely weekend. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/12/2021 7:02:00 AM
Merci,Tom. Woke this morning, reaching for a blanket. It was 75 yesterday.
Date: 12/11/2021 7:34:00 AM
What a absolutely beautiful peaceful poem Lin….…it totally drew me in! Debx
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Date: 12/12/2021 6:59:00 AM
Thank you for seeing the tranquility of an encounter with an angel, Deb.
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