Earthen Angel

This is for April. I know you have been going through a hard time, but I just want you to know that there are a lot of people who want to support you, and help you through it.

Sweet, steadfast angel

With a teeming, tragic past.

Crying, thrashing, screaming out

To end her pain so vast.

 

Doll-faced with a secret

Echoed chaos and despair.

Slams the door and locks it

Just pretends that it’s not there.

 

A system well-constructed

Until a stormy day,

A demon burst out from the earth

And dragged her faith away.

 

That precious, flickering soul

That kept her love alight,

Ascending to his place in the sky

To bathe her in his light.

 

Live on dear earthen angel,

With knowledge this is true…

You watched him, raised him,

Now it is he who watches over you.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lady Glitter]

My fav stanza is #3, because it talks about how we plan and build our faith; but then a tragedy can sorely try it. It is then that we learn if we really possessed the faith to begin with. This nice rhymer reminds the griever that the departed one is still there; just in a different place.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Sandi, and you are right, sometimes we can be so fragile.

[Chris McGrath]

April must have been so dear to you. Your words and sentiments are so gentle and powerful. I have seen so much pain and suffering in my life that it is rare that I can be so moved.

Thank you for sharing this...

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Chris, she is a wonderful friend. Glad this called out to you.

[AprilRN1210]

omg..... when did you add this song?.... girl.... wheeeeew... chills..... DAMN.. my chills have chills.... you are awesome ma'am... ((BIG HUGS)) to you...

[Ashira Macy]

I just did, KL taught me how to add music, since I have been wanting to for a while. I thought this one might be fitting. Glad you liked the addition. Hugs to you dear, I hope you are doing alright.

[AprilRN1210]

girl, you shoulda asked...lol
would have been more than happy to share secret...
love the addition...
thank you...
with support like yours, I will be just fine.. you have lifted me again with your kindness and beautiful spirit.. :)

[Ashira Macy]

Haha I was going to, but I kept forgetting. =P I am glad to hear that my friend, and you are too sweet. It is always so uplifting to hear from you. You have an amazing energy. =)

[AprilRN1210]

awwwww your turn to be sweet, thank you... and oh well, you know now, that's the important part... lol ((hugs)) again...

[Lyn Anderson]

This is beautiful, and I am sure April loves and appreciates it.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you KL, I hope so. =)

[Wandering Minstrel]

I loved the way this built as you moved it forwards and the way you held to the strong emotional ties you built with the reader at the outset.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Minstrel, I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Frieda P]

This is beautifully written with such tender loving care, what a sweet sentiment for a friend in dire straits, just lovely Ashira, can't say more. I'm sure April is deeply touched by your gentle gesture.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Frieda, I just felt that she needed some words of encouragement.

[Christopher Robin]

Wonderfully pieced together Ashira,

I see you've found April's talent for perfect ABCB couplets, it's a beautiful dedication, if I could make one tiny suggestion, just for the sake of a perfect metaphor? The final two lines might read

'You watched him and raised him,
Now the raised watches over you'

Hate to tamper with anything so personal but there's such a strong message of transcendence here i thought this might drive it home, that being said, it's beautiful as is, like most of your work, hats off.

-Robin

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much Robin, I appreciate your feedback as always, and glad you enjoyed it.

[Rene Salinas]

Auau! Phonetically put. I just found this and quickly would like to adhere to the sentiments expressed in this beautifull writing. Not much else to add really and no need either just to say to all involved in the writing and on the receiving end is great to see people thinking about one another.

Thankyou Ashira

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much Rene.

[Rene Salinas]

It was a lovely gesture Ashira .... Every little helps!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely caring tribute that flows with gentility and poise.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much John.

[Stonz P.]

I have met April recently, and the little I know of her, can be surmised in this piece. She, indeed is a strong soul, and April, we all are here for you. You can talk to any of us any time you wish, about anything. Take care, and CHEERS TO APRIL.

Ashira- Very beautifully penned. Thanks for sharing it. :'-)

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Stonz for your review and for your healing vibes towards April.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you my friend.. you are so sweet.. I appreciate it... :)