An angel is a messenger
They do not all have wings
Though 'wings' are just their aura
Spreading wide to touch your soul
They come in many shapes and forms
Some are sent in deep disguise
Many know not that they are
Yet a Few, sent from heaven,
Will Know their duty's Call
Aquaintance, friend, a stranger
Or loved-one from the Other Side
We have all felt their touch
Sometime, somewhere, somewhat
Yet we rarely realized when
It was an angel passing by
We must never fail in kindness
To strangers that we meet
They could be those angels
Sent to help us understand
There is no place, or soul so dark
That Loving Light cannot reach
Author notes
'Angel': from the Greek, aggelos : messenger.
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2
Written June 11th, 2004
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Ooo I like the idea of this and the message that comes with it too, that every should take note of. Thank you for sharing this in my contest. Good luck and take care x
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beautiful
"There is no place, or soul so dark
That Loving Light cannot reach"
Such a wonderful piece of writing. How beautiful. I loved it. The wording is absolutely marvelous. and the message is so true.
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So true
This is very well versed and the flow was excellent. Woderfully descriptive and the picture and background are just stunning. Very easy to understand. Extend a hand to a stranger and it will come back to you 10 times over. Bravo!
~Becky
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maatkara, you did a great job on this. And you are right. We don't know when we might be ministering to angels unaware, just like the Bible says. childlike faith
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Beautiful
I so much agree with this. Content wise we agree completely. I like the feel of the ebb and flow of this piece. I myself had an angel on earth at one point he was taken away. But he's still my angel and I can feel his presence at the most unexpected times. I strive to be this type person to someone before I die. I will look forward to more of your works.
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Great Words Of Wisdom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is thought provoking here, in that one never knows who might be an angel or if we are to be an angel to that someone who is down on their luck!!!A kind word or thoughtful act can make all the difference in the kind of day someone else may have!!!!!!You have given the readers of this peom great words of wisdom!!!!!!Thanks for sharing!!!!!Toni
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i really enjoyed this read. i liked the last stanza and the verse you included at the bottom. it really brought it home to me.
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Aww this was very sweet and precious...I which all the world could see through your eyes Gennelle..maybe then it would be a better place
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Thank you
Since no good effort or energy is ever wasted, "too late" is only a subjective perception. It all 'comes around' 
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oh so beautiful
ilove your poetries
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Angels ... how ordinary they may appear, but how divine they are, those protectors full of light, guidance, service.... When heaven sends angels, eyes may miss them, but see the evidence of their loving kindness. On occasion, one is privileged to hear that powerful still small voice through them!
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very good
picture was a very good and fit the poem i agree with you never know when we entertain angels unaware having an open heart helps us see the world that very few know it exists. I love the poem it spoke to my heart. you are amazing gifted in so many ways. this is so very good. words can not clearly express what a wonderful write this is i feel it special take care brenda -
having an open "expectancy" ... yes, I couldn't say it better.
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Oh, how wonderful, Marion!
I love how Synchronicity works when we have an open 'expectancy'.
Thank you, sweetheart
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dear gennelle,
this must be synchronicity, this morning I just thought that it would be great to create a contest about "earth-angels", those angels walking amongst us. and amongst all your poems in your vast collection I was guided to this special one ...
isn't this just awesome ?
thank you, dear angel.
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This is a great poem! i like the message you are sending. Good luck in the contest.
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I wish more than ever
I am more than ever. -
amazing and with brevity
beautiful. love thine neighbor, love thine enemy...they may help you in return -
That was sweet ...very loving i guess nice too ... good job
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This is a beautiful poem in regards to the angels. Your flow and imagery were great as I could see the angels flying about. You are correct and the angels are sent to us as messengers to help us find the light of the Lord above. They lead us to the most special place in the World. There job is great; above all man to show us to a peace in the World unlike any other. I felt that peace while reading this poem.
meesa p
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Thank you, Reenie! I'm so pleased this spoke to you that way; you are blessed.
~ G
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beautiful
This speaks of exactly what i believe in ( whom and what angels are) and I know I have encountered some on an almost daily basis ...friends and strangers , and sometimes just a little voice that speaks to me ...I call it my conscience , but the advice I get from it does come from an angel
Reenie
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This is a lovely poem about angels. I know you read my poem about angels, so you know how I feel about them. I like that you think angels touch our lives when we least expect them to. Thank you for your kind comments. I was really surprised, pleasantly, to win the contest. So many wonderful poems.
Cheryl
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this is a very nice poem. I really enjoied it quite a lot.
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I have lived this life journey personally
I agree with your truth the light is now present in wings of sublime reality
Your presentation is Stunning Elegant I see the time you take to make each line
Sing out lovingly within all of us as we
In your rare, divine kiss of heavenly love
You’re an inspiration to all who touch the grace inscribed by you
You’ve inspired me to present my lyrical poetry with more artistry!
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angelic
pure and anjelically good.nice wording too!!!WAY2GO! -
Superb!!!!
Beautiful poem! wow! i love how you describe angels. totally awesome i am bookmarking this. -
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Great Work!
Wow!!! What a wonderfully written piece you have penned my new found friend, and I must say, I love the topic, and the wisdom you share here so precious and dear! Thanks for penning this beauty, and I wish you well in this contest too!
Much love always!
-Timothy
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Exceptional
Congratulations on the Silver Cup!!! You deserved it. This poem is absolutely beautiful and embodies all that angels are. Thank you for your congrats on the Gold Cup; but I have to say that your poem was as good if not better than mine. Lovely poem, Maatkara. -
PS and I agree with poetic fanatatic- that if I didn't know better I'd say you are one- only I DON'T know better:-))))
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This is simply beautiful. I am astounded by the flow, and how perfeectly it went with the subject..I feel like I was being caught up into a heavenly place. I also really like your ideas about angels. I have met those rare people who I would call angels, and no I don't think they even realized that their auro, or heavenly nature glowed and was light in a way they would never realize. My poem Unrequited Love is actually inspired by htis angelic nature of someone. And as you really explained and helped me understand- it's not unrequited after all.(I keep the title to remind me of this lesson I learned).
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Inspired
Well said Gennelle,
If i did not know better, I'd sat you were one. Maybe I do know. This is lovely and other than "He", I've never had a truer friend than you have been. God loves you!
Tommy -
Loving Light!
Lovely poem that flies with the wings of hope and love - a beautiful message and a guiding light (just like the angels)! Your poems touch hearts in many shapes and forms and I'm sure there is "no place or soul so dark that this loving light can not reach" - thank you for your Loving Light! Beautiful background and graphics (as always)! -
Hi Jessa ~ Thank you! There's nothing "weird" about that at all. If you have recurrent dreams about them, they are real!
~ G
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and applause, Bill
~ Gennelle
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Thank you Georges Yes, we Leonard Cohen 'initiates' know,
"There's a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in."
~ G
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Great
Excellent write. Angels..by dream or in real life form. Loved the way you penned this piece. Best wishes to you. Great job.
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Excellent
The light will come in just a few times in our lives and the vist from the angel is a crack that will let the light in more.
This is a very nice piece.
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Aww, i hope we all see the angel inside all of our neighbors, you sweet way of putting it was wonderful
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wow!!! this is amazing poetry! i believe in guardian angels and know i have eight watching me. it may sound weird, but i dream of them sometimes and miss them when i wake up (i'm 15, so yeah...LOL) excellent work and good luck in the contest
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Lovely
Hi Gennelle:
I really enjoyed your poem and found it to be very refreshing.
Like touched by an Angel to life my burden away. I only wish I had come up with your last two lines. They are fantastic! For the light shall set you free, give your soul wings to escape the darkness. Thank you for sharing this lovely write. Bill -
Very inspirational poem! I've met some wingless angels and I find myself very lucky to have recognize them. I do hope one day, to be able to do give to others all the kindness I've recieve.
A very lovely write you have here G! Thanks!
Mari
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Thank you Margaret Anyone can be such a messenger, (although there are still the Higher Orders).
I was always struck by the exhortation in Hebrews 13:2...
"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels unawares."
~ Gennelle
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Inspiring
You give me hope! It seems to me that everyone transmitting the message of encouragement, unity and peace is an angel.
This poem is so serene, the phrasing is just as long as a breath.
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aww! So lovely, the picture gave me a good picture of what you were saying. Yet your words also made the imagery clear. Brilliant view on angels, glad you were original!
Gd luck and thanks for entering
+ScReWy+
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