The Angel of Light

With wings of white
she flies by night,

her owlish eyes are grey;

halo a glow
a discarded bow,

a sword is now her way.

Shin-guards glisten
as she does listen,

to the cries of the tired and weak;

till the end
she will befriend,

the lost, the cursed, and meek.

Just lie your chest
upon her breast,

for a comfort so sublime;

it's in her heart
to wage and start,

a war against fate's crimes.

— docmaverick, Jun 05, 2009

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

Seren

17 years ago

Doc … Your Angel you dont

Doc ... Your Angel you dont say it but shes there as if you drew a picture of her ... Wow I envy you these words , these are words I strive to write , a beauty which I cannot describe in mere ... words ... Love and Light Jayne

docmaverick

17 years ago

Who would've guessed....

...that my little poem would describe my "favorite angel", Jayne ! Believe this, or not...but, your comment made my morning ! I'm out the door for a "gig"-(I play harmonica in a blues/rock band called the "Maverick Bros."); and so I was pleased that I caught your eye. Thank-you for the very positive feedback. "Write On !" #{:>{)}@==== docmaverick.

Seren

17 years ago

Small world my friend I’ve

Small world my friend I've sung and been in bands for many years , Also stage production's ... cantata's .... opera you name it lol... Love music and I tend to find , I'm drawn to the poetry of other musicans without prior knowledge of their craft .... Maverick Bros ? hmmm I know of a band called that ... be funny if it was the same band LOL ... Hope your gig is going well ... singing the blues ... nothing so soulful ... Loved this more , a second time round ... Much regard and Love Jayne-Chloe :)

docmaverick

17 years ago

Our "gig"....

...went quite spectaculerly, thank you for asking ! It was for a Grand Opening of a bike shop. Lotta fun. Again, thanks for appreciating my attempt on this poem. "Write On"! docmaverick.

docmaverick

17 years ago

Who would've guessed....

...that my little poem would describe my "favorite angel", Jayne ! Believe this, or not...but, your comment made my morning ! I'm out the door for a "gig"-(I play harmonica in a blues/rock band called the ("Maverick Bros."); and so I was pleased that I caught your eye. Thank-you for the very positive feedback. "Write On !" #{:>{)}@==== docmaverick.

docmaverick

17 years ago

Crazy, am I....

...to leave my message twice, but, anything for a comment as nice as this one was ! doc.

Janice Pearce

17 years ago

The Angel of Light

Doc, Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing~ _____________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

Tonya

17 years ago

Excellent poem, Doc

I love the notion of someone in the corner of the those without the power to defend themselves. What better character than the angel of light? I think the flow and rhythm is really nice. It sings along in its own melody. The only lines I get any sort of impaired vision on Is this.. “just lie your chest upon her breast,” It sends me a vision of which I don’t think you intend. The angel, to me represents purity and strength.. but the vision, hmmm, not one of innocent comfort, to put it delicately. Perhaps.. ‘Let your head rest upon her breast’ .. something with more of an innocent embrace? Otherwise, well done, Sir! Always, Tonya

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