She flew at your side throughout your life,
she was there at your highs,
she was there through the dark places
a shield between you and the consequences
to your soul.
You wore her down,
her feathers ragged,
dirty and soiled in the deep, dark
places you trod with glee.
Her protection grew thin,
and you tasted where you were
and what you had done.
You changed your course,
running as fast as you could
back to the light,
but she couldn't keep up,
you didn't know,
her wings gave out,
giving Hell a meal they savored,
a delicious falling angel,
worn out by a man.
Author notes
Photo Credit: http://supmaite.deviantart.com/art/Falling-Angel-94611400
by Amythest Moonjade and because you asked for it Amaranthine Lover
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a well written piece
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I love how pretty that poem is amazing write
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Merry meet,
Thank you for your compliment on my work.
Amythest
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Thank you for entering the contest, good luck!
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whisper
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I really love the final line, this is a great take on the prompt. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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Very poignant. It has a very strong message, one that has been presented many a time before, but with a fresh twist. I can honestly say it was not what I was expecting by the title, but it was quite delightful nonetheless.
Nikki
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Merry meet,
Thank you for your comments and for the time you took to do so. I must say that this poem sorta wrote itself. I realize that this theme has been presented before (almost to death)but this demanded to be written.
Amythest
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