The Voice of an Angel

 

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A lone voice whispers

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We who have lived and walked for more than a thousand years 

Invisible amongst you all

The ever-growing and changing masses

We who have heard and tried to answer 

So many heartfelt prayers as we are called 

Answering invocations spoken in the long shadows 

When pain

Suffering 

Emotional anguish or grief suddenly strikes 

And convinced many to try to stay the course 

And be part of living this lifes wonderful dream

Whenever they felt doubtful 

By offering them silent counsel and spiritual advice

To always remember

As things seem to fall apart at the seams

No matter how magnetic 

The seductive pull of dark temptations many seductive forms

How green their own grass is whilst they still live 

 

For they have so much more which to share and give 

We've held soft and hard-working hands

Consoled the young and old and tried to comfort

So many crying silently 

In the painful mazes of their own darkness 

Its unspoken number is truly unfathomable

We've appeared in many forms before so many others

In the dark and cold 

The sun and light

Sent by the Almighty on High 

To try to nurture and encourage those who cry

In day or night

Endowing them with a higher power to always find the strength and courage 

In rekindling their inner flame 

Once lit so long ago by a sacred golden candle 

As we first heard and learnt their soul's secret name

To stand back up strong and be willing and able

For we're indomitable

Angels sent to bring hope and peace 

To the inconsolable

Bringers of so much inner serenity 

For God is our strength and ministry 

One that speaks of everlasting mercy and promise

No matter how dark your worlds

Many changing political landscapes or forests 

My favourite name is Archangel Gabriel

And if you find one of my billions of white feathers 

That I sometimes leave

Especially for those heartbroken souls 

Who in these sad times

Linked to Covid 19 grieve 

And need to once again 

Be encouraged to believe 

That their beloved is in a better place 

As you live through your limited mortal life

Just pick one up and keep it really close

For it will bring you harmony and tranquillity

To carry you throughout all those morose 

Long cold winters or hot summer nights

When you need a new belief or phenomenon

Whilst seeking to conquer or accept 

Your physical or mental vulnerabilities 

To help you carry on

Copyright John Duffy