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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Mccullough Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 7:05 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!
La France Avatar
December 31, 2021 at 4:14 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
Hamilton Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 3:07 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!
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Alliteration can be challenging but well worth the effort. Thank you for your valued thoughts, JD.
Y. Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 8:32 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
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Im delighted to know you enjoyed the story, Alexis. Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 7:13 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.......................
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful commentsl, Paula.
Alex Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:11 AM
"my shadowed secrets", "Solace cut the strings" - Beautiful verses. Great writing as a whole. Congratulations!
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Thank you, Chris.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 9:19 PM
Sweet verse! Congratulations!
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 2:42 AM
Hi Kim, and thank you.
Agustin Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 7:08 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this---and yes, for exposing your faith in your awesome poetic way. God bless you.
Lane Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 2:42 AM
Thank you, Beata. Faith is never something to be hidden.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 19, 2021 at 11:20 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
Lane Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 3:13 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.
Bordner Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 4:42 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.
Lane Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 10:43 PM
Thank you for such nice comments, Justin.
Lindley Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 6:23 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...
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 7:40 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!
Theraven Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 7:35 PM
Lin, I almost forgot what it was like. Now I remember. -Richard
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2021 at 12:28 PM
Richard, thank you ever so sincerely for such lovely thoughts.
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 2:21 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
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 7:02 AM
Merci,Tom. Woke this morning, reaching for a blanket. It was 75 yesterday.
Baker Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Wow! Now that's a lot of alliteration. Great entry, Lin. Have a good day! Bill
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 7:00 AM
I hope it’s not too much. Thanks Bill
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December 11, 2021 at 7:34 AM
What a absolutely beautiful peaceful poem Lin….…it totally drew me in! Debx
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 6:59 AM
Thank you for seeing the tranquility of an encounter with an angel, Deb.
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