Today

Today we buried my angel
In her Sunday dress
Eyes and hearts fell
She now lies in Earth's caress

Her stolen tomorrow
Sprouts wings of glory
We celebrate without sorrow
A short yet beautiful life story

She heard the Heavens call
Bravely accepting the request
"Death makes angels of us all"
The words of her last breath

Today we buried my angel
In the bosom of the land
A smile lights the chapel
She now holds her mother's hand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sirak Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Simply lovely. Congrats on your win.
Mehta Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Lovely and heartfelt poem on mommy. Congrats on the fine win, ryan
A   Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Ryan, A tender loving write... :) Congratulations, with your winning poem, --A very touching topic, sponsored by the Awesome and Sweet Leonora-- Sending hugs ~LINDA
Gasun Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 1:01 PM
This is a great poem for mom my dear friend Ryan. Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing and your loving support in my contest! Love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
Babcock Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Just beautiful , all I can say is this is excellent Ryan. God Bless Phyl
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Enjoyed reading your innovative writing today Ryan. Hope to be reading more of your poetry very soon. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
Jane Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Truly beautiful, well done.
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