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The Angel of the North

Another bloody southerner Shedding tears at my steely feet I stand in judgement over you See me and weep Tell the angels of the south To bless you with their feathered sympathy I have no eyes to cry for you Nor close in sleep This is my body, glorious Within my breast a thousand hammers beat I cast a shadow over you See me and weep by Gail

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J. Tudor

Date: 3/16/2016 8:46:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this...I had to look it up and was amazed at the sheer size and magnitude of it and can only imagine standing at it's feet. One must wonder how it can withstand the wind!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/16/2016 6:19:00 AM

- A lot of emotion, a wonderful poem Gail - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gail Foster
Date: 3/16/2016 6:55:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise! The other night I stood at the feet of the Angel of the North and was utterly overwhelmed with emotion. In Wiltshire our angels are much softer. This is how I imagined the Angel's reaction to my tears. What a devastatingly beautiful piece of art. All the best to you x