The Angels

Christina8

Hanging on to life

like an oak leaf in fall,

with minutes or hours left,

just trying to get through it all.

 

Her eyes close one last time.

So her spirit can roam free.

Unchained of her earthly prison,

Now she can fly with the angels happily!

 

She died like she lived-

with pride and dignity.

 

 

  • Author: Christina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 31st, 2017 00:43
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just describing a special person I know who has passed today.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 48
  • User favorite of this poem: malubotelho.
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Comments10

  • Michael Edwards

    Lovely words - I warmed to this lady even though I never knew her - a lovely write written with dignified humility.

    • Christina8

      Very touching words--thank you so much Michael!

    • Egyptianqt79

      Very nice

      • Christina8

        Thank you very much! I appreciate that!

      • Goldfinch60

        Beautiful write and tribute for that special person. She will always be with you.

        • Christina8

          Thank you so much for your kind words, Goldfinch!

        • dusk arising

          Now that is quite quite beautiful. Even better for a second reading. Touched me. Saved to my favourites.

          • Christina8

            Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate the favorite save.

          • WL Schuett

            Condolences... beautiful poetry

            • Christina8

              Thank you WL! I appreciate it a lot!

            • poetboy123

              My sincerest condolences, this was a wonderful message from you which I'm sure she'll appreciate.

              • Christina8

                Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!

              • myself and me

                "She died like she lived-
                with pride and dignity."
                That's a full life to live.
                I am sorry for your loss. She is an angel now.

                • Christina8

                  Thank you so much for your kind words of sympathy!

                • FredPeyer

                  Christina you wrote something very very beautiful and heartfelt here. Even though death is sad for the ones left behind, you caught a spirit of joy, maybe even happiness. And the last two lines are incredibly beautiful.

                  • Christina8

                    Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words!

                  • BRIAN & ANGELA

                    Thanks CHRISTINA ~ for sharing and caring ! In the end we would all prefer to die with PRIDE & DIGNITY ~ Elegant poem ~ lovely tribute ! You are in my PRAYERS 24/7 Hugs for Ever ~ BRIAN @@@@@@@@@

                    • Christina8

                      Thank you so much Brian! Really appreciate the thoughts and prayers--Hugs back to you! Christina

                    • malubotelho

                      Beautiful poem Cristina. Made me remember my mother. I felt like she was free again when she passed away. I miss her but have no pain.

                      • Christina8

                        Thank you for your wonderful comment and saving as a favorite. Very appreciated!



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