Wings: My Favorite Things

Angel wings are not feathered but they are real,
Made from lighter stuff and stronger. 
They have a metaphysical feel,
And last an eternity longer.

The feel of an Angel wing is not a sensation like touch.
It’s on a higher more philosophical plane.
The usual senses are only a crutch,
Like trying to explain snow while in the rain.

To feel an angel wing flutter, 
One must “ know thyself ”,
And remove the “me” clutter,
To reveal the naked shelf.

You  know that fellow that always angers you,
And makes you retaliate every time?
Remember recently when he was through,
You smiled and didn’t even mind?

And how with your children, you pray to be patient,
And cry and blow up instead?
Then why today, when they tried your patience,
Those were tears of joy you shed?

These experiences and many others,
When asked for in earnest prayer,
Are simply Angel wing flutters,
Teaching us how to live and care.

These are the feel of Angel wings,
Not privy to the usual five,
But made of heavenly things,
Sublime, real, ..fully alive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mirassou Avatar
April 24, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Excellent. You give advice well in your poetry - I like your style! Tinkerpoet
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Really great read Robert.Thanks for your kind comment.Were the best us Teresa's.Teresa
Roberts Avatar
March 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM
that was lovely, really enjoyed that one
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 2:49 PM
This was great really enjoyed it.Thanks for your kind and sweet comment.Teresa
Clark Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Wow, what a take on such a beautiful thought! I Love it! Nice Robert! Love Jeralynn
Witt-King Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Beautiful poem, Robert. I had just been in prayer asking for Holy Spirit's guidance about ...things..., thought I'd check in here quickly before getting back to work...and found your latest post. God surely has your ear and you transcribe what you hear so wonderfully. Another one of yours to my favorites. Thank you.
Austin Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 7:55 AM
I want to see and feel this Tinkerbell you have so wonderfully cultivated. BIG LOVE, daver
Molotsi Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 11:53 PM
this is an AMAZING poem, i'm such a fan of your work!
A  Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 5:35 PM
BEAUTIFUL POEM
Haick Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM
I know what you're talking about, Robert..now that you've put it into these beautiful words. Goes to my favs. I pray each day to learn how to live and care deeply. Thanks for taking your precious time to read and leave your encouraging comments for me! Peace, Audrey
Chircop Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 1:16 PM
I love angel's wings...they give me freedom,, beautiful..Charma
Devonshire Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Such a lovely view of angels' wings, Robert. Much insight throughout this poem and the third verse is awesome! Love, Carolyn
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February 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Angel wings...beautiful sentiments and truths are held in these words. Very nice poetry. Smiles, Dane Ann
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