Exiled Angel

 

She sits on a ledge

of a high rise building,

feet caked in dirt

even thou she can fly.

Seeking comfort

in the modern Stone Age

has left her heart

feeling like concrete

leaving her unable

to fulfill her destiny.

Then announcing halos

to be as useless

as the American dollar

in the fight for humanity

has left her exiled

from those who pray

for compassion and tolerance.

For that same reason

I have brought her into my home

with open arms and mind

where she can come clean

and find salvation.

Reviews

[Tim]

It's always an interesting read with cool concepts from you. Great poem.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir.

[Tim]

You're welcome.

[Nautili]

This is beautiful-the idea of a sweet soul weary from the corruption and disinterest in this world.
Elton john's lines, 'This world was never meant for someone as beautiful as you", come to mind.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I love that reference, thank you for the review.

[Circe]

really beautifully expressed.... I like the idea of being that last sanctuary... to offer a refuge in this hardened world.. she is lost and troubled it seems, unable to follow the path she intended, we all get lost sometimes, caught in the crossfire, between two sides but there isn't two sides, there's just a humanity not coming to terms with itself, and how do we deal with that. by offering compassion and tolerance.... most enlightening.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks so much.. this world can be fickle, well the people in the world, tolerance and compassion is rare it seems.

[SkinlessFrank]

wish there were more folks like you in the world...a warm sentiment

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you very much.

[Helen Woodward]

An interesting mix of salvation/politics and friendship. I can always count on finding something to make me think here. Well thought out. The image of an angel with muddy feet is delightful...as is your invitation of redemption.
I liked this very much Dale because it has soul xx

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you young lady, good to see you around.

[Helen Woodward]

I hope to be able to slip back into reading & reviewing, it has been a gruelling year Dale, good to see you are still writing :)

[Muse]

You've always offered a warm welcoming embrace to all of your friends. Angels and Devils alike. Some of us are yes......trying to fly. Washing my feet of all the mud and concrete..can I come in? :P

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why of coarse, you can get a warm shower, sorry I have no towels :)

[Muse]

smart a*s ha ha ha

[Lily Mae]

I'd make a comment but I can't come back until Cowboy makes my acct right lol ;) xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Better than being a dumb a*s... How can I make things right when I am better at being wrong?

[Lily Mae]

whiner lol

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Hey know, no need for name calling... besides I am not whining, I enjoy being wrong, LOL

[Lily Mae]

Watch out for K*rm* it's floating around lol