Angels Without Wings :: Hampton :: Original Poetry

Angels Without Wings

On the other side of the tracks in Heaven

Dwell the angels without wings

They accept their fate without question

As they must think of higher things

Although gifted with flight they are not

They do not feel downtrodden

As angels duties are far to vast

And they must bear the heavy burden

And so they toil in the shadows of wings on high

With an occasional upward glance

For to soar so high in the endless sky

Is possible only in a mystical trance

Events of long ago forever sealed their fate

Something definitely went awry

On a starry night you may view their tears

As shooting stars in the distant sky

Although sadness sometimes floods their minds

Pity is not the thing they seek

They set an example for all to see

From Heavens highest peak

In life as in heaven all must accept their lot

Angels without wings are no exception

So take heed of the lesson revealed to you

And don’t fall prey to the Devil’s deception

For if you do beware of the fate it brings

There are far worse things than the mere absence of wings

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gogant commented on Angels Without Wings 12-03-2009: Oh boy, not only to we have to hope we make it to Heaven...now we have to worry about whether we get wings when we get there. A different twist for sure, Chuck, and very well constructed..................................................gogant; Reply to Comment

Hampton 12/03/2009: Thanks. Your comments are always appreciated.

stellar commented on Angels Without Wings 11-07-2009: This one is very beautiful, simply beautiful, lovely flow, lovely content; Reply to Comment

Hampton 11/07/2009: I am pleased you found it to your liking. Thanks.

SavVySam commented on Angels Without Wings 10-04-2009: A peaceful tale delivered with such grace and power. Original idea, cleverly developed. (Woe to all who ignore your caution) Thanks for sharing!; Reply to Comment

Hampton 10/04/2009: My thanks to you for reading and commenting.

Tempestlady commented on Angels Without Wings 09-26-2009: This one went into my favorites. Such a beautiful and inspiring message. Had to read it again. Lovely write. Just lovely. Write on.....; Reply to Comment

Hampton 09/26/2009: You are very kind. I am glad you liked the poem.

frenzyace commented on Angels Without Wings 09-09-2009: Wow thats all i can really say, thank you I needed to read this!; Reply to Comment

Hampton 09/09/2009: I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment.

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