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In the dark of winter night
speaks the angel, fierce but sweetly,
singing in a voice commanding,
crying in a voice demanding,
with caramel breath and radiant light,
shimmering and glimmering like the star
shining, pulsing, glowing bright
twinkling, twinkling from afar,
resplendent, lustrous, but not so cheery,
brilliant, dazzling, then her query–
Why do you fight and foster hate?
Why do you listen to lies, then wait
for signs and words and soothing vows?
Don’t you sense that something’s wrong,
that freedom and choice will soon be gone?
The sun will rise on empty space
where earth once was, but now no trace,
so, light the candles and ring the bells
wreathe the doors with evergreen boughs,
but call for love and fight for right,
prevent the waning of the light.
Then she vanishes, darkness returns,
we search for angels, and the candle burns.
This is for Secret Keeper’s Writing Challenge.
The prompt words were:
Sense/Fight/Free/Voice/Choose
Happy Holidays! Wishing all of you light in the darkness and peace, and joy in the new year.
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A wonderful image of one of the glories of nature – and the angels will be very evident in times of darkness.
Thank you, Frank. We need to look for the angels always.
Wonderful words. Keep that candle burning. Happy holidays, Merril.
Thanks so much, Ken! Happy holidays to you, too!
This is lovely, Merril. Thank you, I enjoyed it. Merry Christmas and Happy 2017!
Angels always appear when you need them to, Merril! 😀
My visiting, replying, commenting and the like have fallen a little by the wayside of late, for which I apologise, but wanted to call by today and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you very much, Tom. It is hard to keep up with everyone, and I appreciate that you stopped by to leave me such a kind and thoughtful comment. Wishing you a very happy holiday season and a sweet New Year!
Happy Holidays. Thanks for the angel song.
Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you, too!
Absolutely riveting and magnificent! I hope the angels don’t stay away too long. One of my favorite poems from you which I read over and over; loving it more each time.
Oh my! Thank you very much, Rose!
We definitely need angels right now.
Definitely this is a special call upon an angel, listening closely to her message of warnings and her “call for love!” We will survive, we have a majority of love among our peoples of the world.
Peace on Earth and Hope your New Year of 2017 will be filled with wonders, Merril. ❤
Thank you, Robin. I wish you and the world peace and love, as well! Never lose your sense of wonder and the true kindness you possess, my friend!