Vinnie

A Poem/Story About A Fallen Angel Who Has Lost His Grace.

He emerged.

I had the urge

to run inside,

but I didn't hide.

He started approaching me.

From what I could see

he looked a little sad.

Turns out, he was just mad.

He stopped at a distance.

I could see the resistance.

Maybe he thought I was dangerous.

I was just being curious.

I got the courage to speak.

My voice sounded shaky and weak.

 

" Why are you here?"

" The end is near."

" How do you know this."

" Because I used to be HIS ?"

 

I was confused.

He seemed amused.

I didn't want to play games,

so I asked for his name.

 

" My name is Vinnie,

and I am one of many."

" What does that mean?"

"This world is obscene.

I have stood up for God's creation,

and lately HE has been full of frustration."

" Why is God frustrated?"

" HE has patiently waited

for HIS people to understand

that HE must do what he can

to stop HIS world from falling.

It has been me who He has been calling,

and I went to HIM

only to be told that Earth's future is dim."

" Is He going to send another flood?"

" No, HE wanted us angels to shed the blood

of the people, but I disagreed.

Now I have been freed."

" Are you here to kill me?"

" No child, I am here because I fell."

" So now you're going to hell?"

" No, I have lost my grace,

 and now I am stuck in this place.

I failed them when I disobeyed.

HE and the angels felt betrayed.

I would not have innocent blood on my hands."

"I think I understand,

but how can you find your grace

so that you can get out of this place?"

" I do not know,

but I must go."

" Where are you going, Vinnie?"

" I need help. I must see if I can find any."

" I'm coming to help you find your grace

so you can stop the destruction of the human race."

 

We started to walk.

He didn't talk.

I had a question,

and a possible suggestion.

 

" Where are your wings?"

" You ask to many questions about irrelevant things."

" But you don't have wings. You're suppose to."

" Say's who?"

" A lot of people. That's what I heard."

" Well that's just absurd."

 

We came to a house and we went inside,

looking for someone with information to provide.

Vinnie yelled to see if anyone was there.

A woman came out and stepped off of a stair.

 

" What are you doing in my home?"

" I need your help and lower your tone."

" Well excuse me for being pissed.

Haven't talked to you in years. I thought I wasn't missed."

" Anna, you know it wasn't like that.

I can't just drop down from heaven to chat."

" So why do you want to talk to me now?"

" I need to find my grace, but I don't know how."

" How did you lose it? You didn't make the same mistake?"

" I disagreed. It was a choice I had to make."

" I told you to never disagree with HIM right before I fell!"

" I know, but innocent lives were being damned to hell!"

" You know I'd give anything to have my grace back,

but I've done terrible things and now my soul is black."

" So Anna can you help me? I'm begging you. Please."

" I can try, but there's no guarantees.

One more thing before we continue.

Who is this girl that you've brought in with you?"

" She was there when i emerged and walked to the street.

I don't know her name, but she didn't retreat."

" What is your name kid, and why didn't you run?"

" My name is Kasey and I want to live to see another rising sun.

I'm here to help Vinnie so he can stop the world from ending.

I do believe that the human race is worth defending."

" In order to find your grace, we need to track it.

We'll be better off the closer we get.

First, we need to search your soul.

Without your grace, it is not whole."

" Why do you need to search his soul?" I asked"

" A piece of it could be on his grace. This is a hard task,

but if a piece of his soul is on his grace,

then we should be able to locate the place

where the grace is hidden."

" Is whatever you're doing also forbidden?"

" No, not anymore.

If you're afraid, there's the door."

" If your afraid

then start to pray."

" I'm not afraid and isn't God the bad guy in all of this?"

" No HE is not! And Never forget that HE exists!

HE is doing what he feels is right to save HIS creation.

HE will always be our salvation and our inspiration."

" I agree with you.

I really do."

" Quit fighting you two.

We've got work to do.

I have to recite a spell

to see where his grace fell."

 

Anna started chanting.

Her words sounded like ranting

to me. All of a sudden something happened.

It was something I'd never imagined.

A ball of light appeared in the room.

It was bright and white like the moon.

It danced around on the floor.

Then it disappeared through the door.

 

" We can't lose that light

so don't let it out of your sight!"

 

We followed the light for a few miles.

It stopped after awhile.

We were now on the beach standing in the sand.

Why did the light lead us to this part of land?

 

" What exactly does 'a grace' look like?"

" It's hard to explain. It is unlike

anything that you've seen before

and so much more."

" I don't understand, but I will let that go.

There is only one thing that I need to know.

Is the human race going to die?"

"Kasey, I do not want to lie,

but I can't interfere with fate.

I fear that it may be to late.

" Anna, do you believe that our time has come to an end?"

" Yes I do. I do not wish to offend,

but I don't think the humans are something to save.

You've sinned so much. You've dug your own graves.

You work hard as a slave for the government,

but the money. You only see some of it.

You murder, lie, and steal.

That does not appeal

to HIM at all.

Why stop the fall

of man?

Because that's the plan?"

" Not all of the humans are severe

sinners. That's why we must interfere.

What about the fathers and mothers

and the sisters and brothers

and the friends and the lovers

who are good people.

We're suppose to be created equal.

I will not lay down and let the innocents die

At least if we die, HE will know that I tried."

" HE's not going to let you stop him. He does not care

about these people anymore. HE will not spare

the lives of the ones who sin.

HE'll destroy to start over again."

" Look over there!" I said.

There's something over there. Up ahead!"

 

I got their attention

once I mentioned

that it could be the place

where Vinnie's grace

was lying.

There's hope. He wouldn't die trying.

 

Beneath the grains

was a jar full of veins.

It was a creepy sight.

From the jar, came a blue light.

The sight was really hard to explain.

If I told you, you'd think I was insane.

 

Vinnie picked up the jar and held it in his hands.

He opened it and dropped the lid in the sand.

The veiny blue light

took flight

right into his chest.

It went right into his breast

where his heart beats.

and where his grace and his soul meet.

Suddenly, objects emerged from his back.

Wings! He said angels didn't have that.

 

" You said angels didn't have wings!"

" I said no such thing.

I said it was absurd.

Humans compare us to birds."

" Now how do you stop God from destroying us?"

" I have to go back up, to talk it out, to gain HIS trust."

" So you're leaving me once more."

" I'm sorry Anna. You know what I'm leaving for.

I will also try my best

to get HIM to restore the black soul beneath your chest."

"Thank-you Vinnie, but please don't waste your time.

You can still fix your mistake, but I have to live with mine.

You should hurry before He starts His destruction.

Hopefully, He'll decide to allow the humans some reconstruction

so they can get on a good path.

If not, HE can always come and start a bloodbath."

" I guess I should be on my way.

Kasey, you must not forget this day.

You are a savior among the human race.

You may not be an angel, but you still have grace.

HE will never forget what you've done.

Today, you were the chosen one.

I must be leaving,

remember Kasey, don't stop believing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS STUPID BLANK SPOT WON'T GO AWAY! THEREFORE, I PUT WORDS FOR YOU TO READ ON THE WAY DOWN! YES, THIS POEM WAS LONG AND NOW I'VE GIVEN YOU MORE TO READ. DON'T WORRY, IT COULD'VE BEEN LONGER AND I COULD'VE WRITTEN ABOUT SOMETHING BORING LIKE SCHOOL. HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS. DOM DEPARTED( THATS MY NEW EXIT LINE LIKE "SEACREST OUT HEHEHE) YOU LIKED IT :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

A few things. 1- I got the idea for this poem from the show Supernatural with a really hot angel named Castiel. 2- I also got some ideas from the movie Legion, which is awesome too. 3- It is long as hell. I know. Don't complain though. Its meant to be long. All poetry isnt short. Just saying.

Reviews

[Lorraine]

It's the first time I've seen a poem that contains more dialogues than actual descriptions. For this, it's quite a unique and innovative piece. I'm not going to complain about the length, contrary, I think it's such a cliffhanger. I wanna know what happens with Vinnie's conversation with God but instead, you just left it all to our own imaginations.

Keep Writing. ^___^

[deeps]

I really liked this write alot.

[Dutch Jr.]

This is a good piece. The dialogue had a feel of reality to it, and it was very well-written, nice work.

[Tina Kline]

It is well worth reading. Excellent dialogue and excellent use of rhyming in this. I like the story in this and it was very very captivating and interesting all the way to the end.

[I'llPlayTheJuliet]

I liked this. it was very unique and it has a nice flow. very good, alittle long though. Great job

[B0Beauxs]

I'll answer your prayer ;)

Well it certainly is a long poem (What's with the long blank a the end?), and you have obviously worked very hard on it.

There are little grammar things like "One more thing before we get continue", and the rhyming in places seems a little "Bumpy"

But overall I really liked it! It is a really interesting story, and the part with the jar of "Veiny Blue Light" and sprouting wings, was a very vivid image. You have done a good job. :D