The Fallen Angel

A far away rumbling draws near,
An eerie calm, ensues all things,
Remain still. 
Silence reigns, nature holds,
It's breath,
Carried upon shifting winds
Hear soft whispers calling, beware.
Heavens valets brake open,
Thunder quakes,
Lightening flashes splitting the,
Clouds apart.
Castaways refugee, descends,
Pleading,
Do not forsake me.
Death's shadows dance to and fro.
A crumpled figure lies motionless,
Bare pale flesh, warmed only by,
Mangled wings tattered remnants. 
White feathers drifting aloft,
Aimless,
Sorrows innocent victim beseeching,
Forgiveness on bloody grounds,
Rough surf.
Humanities guardian, 
Regrets shameful,
Reminder a fallen angel.
All grace replaced by broken,
Hearts loss.
With trembling hands, bony fingers,
Scratching at loosened soil.
Here she makes a holy symbol,
The sign of the cross.
Forgiving lord, heavenly father. 
Bring me home unto thee.
In shroud's pitch blackness,
Beneath darkness’s abyss.
God weeps, behold gentle rains,
Merciful tears.
Thy lost lamb seeks salivations solos.
Redemption’s everlasting light,
Shines from above. 
Guiding kindred’s dearest child to,
Loves unspoken embrace.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Ponce Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 12:56 AM
This can be the explicit tale of The Lightbearer before and after his fall. It's one of my favorite stories and your version has captivated me.
Davis Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 10:55 PM
Sara Such a wonderfully written story of this angel. The way it is told pulls the reader in and allows them to take this journey also. Thank you for the kind comments on my Not Built Strong Enough poem.
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January 31, 2014 at 10:15 PM
I couldn't resist to read this one, as I loved the Title, and well now I luv the poem too! Another great poetic write!
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January 22, 2014 at 8:12 PM
dramatically writen the line all grace replaced by broken was the best line. great imagry!
Deschler Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 8:13 PM
This is quite a dramatic and atmospheric poem, Cheri. It was also very moving and inspirational, and beautifully written, my friend! Excellent work!
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January 20, 2014 at 10:39 PM
This is beautifully written. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
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January 20, 2014 at 5:16 PM
A true masterpiece cheri, I am enthralled by the gravity of th is orphaned angel who still connects to source. The imagry is intense, fresh! This is a fav. Unique but also relatable plight. J.A.B.
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January 20, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Scenes of Armageddon Cheri...nicely written, inspirational
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January 20, 2014 at 10:46 AM
WELL WRITTEN HI THIS IS MAHIMA AND HAPPY TO SEE THAT YOU READ MY POEMS REGULARLY THANK YOU SO MUCH FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 19, 2014 at 9:26 PM
Ps., Don't -uck Up.
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January 19, 2014 at 9:25 PM
† I Do Not Believe, That 'My Father' Weeps: Perhaps A Few Chuckles ˜ Love John
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