The Angels Voice

 

A whisper I once heard, talking to me in a deep dream. In the low hours.

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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

Have heard and tried to answer 

so many heartfelt prayers 

as we were called 

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 

As things seemed 

to fall apart at the seams

To always remember

No matter how magnetic 

The seductive pull 

of dark temptations

How green their own grass is 

whilst they still live 

And have so much more 

which to share and give 

We've held soft and 

hard-working hands

Of the rich or poor 

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 

Sent by the Almighty on High 

To try to nurture 

and encourage those who cry

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 candle 

As we first heard 

and learnt their soul's 

secret name

To stand up strong and 

be willing and able

For we're indomitable

Angels 

sent to bring hope 

to the inconsolable

Bringers 

of so much inner peace 

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  

Grieve 

And need to once again 

Be encouraged to believe 

That their beloved 

is in a better place 

So 

As you live through your limited 

mortal life

Just pick one up 

and keep it really close

For it will bring you peace 

and tranquillity

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

(And then the voice faded.....)

(C)

Copyright John Duffy 

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