A fragile angel fell to earth,
so helpless with her broken wings.
I didn't notice her at first,
My weary mind on other things.
But then I saw her through the darkness
that encompassed me as night,
She lay before me, bruised and broken
her eyes filled with doubt and fright.
I gathered her into my arms,
her head fell gently to my chest.
And put her on a pedestal,
where she could heal and get some rest.
Gathering lost angel feathers,
to her wounds applying balm.
I bandaged up her tattered wings
and tried to keep her quiet and calm.
And then I fell in love with her,
my lonely heart upon my sleeve.
Knowing that it couldn't be,
Knowing that she would have to leave.
I struggled vainly to resist
the song she sang unto my soul.
That caressed my ears like tiny velvet raindrops
it was then I lost control.
Time passed by, with growing strength
she didn't need my constant care.
One day I returned to her,
to find her floating gently on the air.
She said good-bye, and flew away
to say I'd hear her when she sings.
but in my heart of hearts I wish ...
I'd never healed her broken wings.
A contest entry
- Swift Rhymers by Ken-Maverick.
700 points, ended February 26, 28 entries
Silver trophy winner
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OONE OF MY FAVORITE POEMS EVER
Ending is Devastating! The whole poem i was waiting in anticipation and then at the end "id never healed her broken wings" i was hit by a ton of bricks! AWSOME!!! -
JUDGED!!!
One question, is this a true story?
because i can just about relate to every line!!!
Simply beautiful...
All the best to you in the contest
Ken -
Oooh!
Did I ever tell you how much I love you and your damn writtin' talent? This was fricken' awesome, again, with the sweet rhyme, the awesome velvet raindrops, and the smooth cool flow.
Keep it up!
You'll make it farther than even I may have though
This deserves an infinite supply of the 3 I am givin' you.
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This has beauty beyond words. it is metaphor at it's finest ... a heart with a quill ...
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Lovely! A beautifully written poem with great feelings emerging from your words..Excellent...mal
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Incredible......very very beautiful. Sad and so personal realy, good poem, and very relatable
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This is such a beautiful piece of work, the emotion and the truth here is incredible. I couldnt stop the tears from falling. I can really relate this to an experience of my own.
Fantastic job, keep up the good work
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