The Company of Angels

The Company of Angels

 

In the company of angels

He stands proud

And yes

Despite those broken wings

Unfolding

She says her prayers

For him out loud

 

Whilst elsewhere

In the distant distance

White willows weep

Their silver tears

Pon scented and oh so very

Thirsty earth and true

 

Twas no coincidence

They burn their sage and

Incense sticks

In the cool shadows

Of an ancient yew

At least one full hour

Before the sun bit hardest

 

A futile attempt maybe

To deny the reaper  

Another soul for his

Dark harvest

Bitter salicylate released

And spread upon

So many different levels

 

Of course upon the wetlands too

Green spears prolific

For there it was on

Bended knees

She said her prayers for him

Out loud

And oh so very very true….

 

Reviews

[Lorry]

Someone once prayed for me Nev, but they only got an answer machine message saying something about they were fully booked until after the rapture, when hell freezes over.
Beautifully written Sir, but please dont try this at home on my behalf, as it might just change your destination too 😀

[Neville]

Cheers Lorry,
I shall pray for thee my friend and hope that rapture heals real quick.. no unnecessary bendin or liftin... okay N :)

[sette]

i love the clarity of the message, the clear images the poem represents.. so mystical

[Neville]

and I am most appreciative of your delightful review.... Neville

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

The ending ritual . . between heaven and earth....
Angels attend . as prayers rise up to defeat grief

Special offerings.. for a proud and faithful soul...
From a heart of Love..

Jazzy

[Neville]

Many, many thanks indeed Jazzy, my very fine literary friend.... Neville

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Wonderful words indeed.... You are welcome...

[Neville]

Then I am indeed a happy man and blessed.. N

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

............♥

[Neville]

...........:)

[Kathleen A McCusker]

I love the imagery! I think you did an excellent job and I’m new with this so forgive the amateurishness of my review. But I am intrigued by angels, mortality and have dealt with a lot of depression but love the natural world as you speak of it in poetic terms it reminds me a bit of John Keats. I think you should keep going and keep pursuing because in my nascent mind I feel that you have a natural talent so please get back to me and let me know if I helped her I didn’t help. Blessed be and have a wonderful week

[Neville]

What a delightful and most unexpected review my friend. I sincerely thank you for it, and the encouraging sentiment contained within... Many thank you's blown your way.... Neville

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So moving Neville on so many levels. Prayer, sage and incense for healing and protecting- God and primal- you paint a picture of a loving “company of angels” interceding for the proud but “broken” one among them. Your elegant words and lyrical verses evoke the power of family and friends here. Under the inviolate ancient Yew tree, they stand off the Reaper. The imagery is spiritual, natural and profound. Futile? Never. Amen to their love. Superb work Neville.

[Neville]

Cor blimey Annette, I am again stuck for words that adequately convey my appreciation to you for such splendid and encouraging remarks... Bless ya and true... Neville x

[Chris Shaw]

The burning of sage and incense sticks, ancient rituals which have been proven to be scientifically sound. Good for cleansing, dispersing negative energy, and healing. In the company of loved ones, who are saying their prayers for healing to keep the reaper away. Second stanza sets the scene. Poignant and much love comes through, the He in this poem is very much loved. Lovely work Neville, you produced some great imagery and evoked a fair bit of emotion as well. There is something special about saying prayers for someone out loud while in their company.

Chris

[Neville]

Well upon my very word & true, I doubt even if I search both day and night, I shall find the words to say I thank you Chris with all my might... but here goes.. Cheers & thanks a bunch, I've just got home from having lunch, so ta again to you for leaving such a kind review..... Neville x

[Chris Shaw]

I hope you had a lovely lunch and your thanks a bunch was just dandy:)

[Neville]

I'm stuffed....:))

[Chris Shaw]

Can't believe it is a year since I last read this lovely poem. I gave quite a lengthy review when I visited these lnes before to reflect how impressed I was with the poem. Nothing has changed since. Second reading just as enjoyable as the first.

Chris