Wingless Angel

A dedication to my mother who through it all has been by my side teaching me and guiding me in the right direction. The one who loves me for all my faults and give me the strength and knowledge.

She is the figure

That give light

On ominous days

Evaporating the

Drowning moments

When all seems be

Weighing down          

 

With words of wisdom

Giving strength when

When the world

Seems to be battling against me

Handing me the sword

The tool to fight

Keeping enemies at bay

 

Standing at my side

With love in her heart

And shining with

Outstanding light

 

Her arms are loving

With a strong

But warm embrace

 

She lends me her knowledge

Of how to pick up

Achieving those

Forgotten dreams

Never giving in

When the vines threaten

To strangle out

The oxygen filled air

 

Her stubbornness

Not a weakness

But a tool that

Allows difficult

Trials be over turned

And dreams achieved.

 

Her wings are hidden

Deep beneath

Her layers of skin

The spread wide

Across her generous heart

Enveloping me with

Strength and compassion

Helping me to grow

 

She is my wingless angel

My teacher on this earth

The one that loves me

When it seems

The world does not

 

Her wings may not

Be visible to

The naked eye

But within her skin

Hidden beneath

Are the most

Magnificent feathered

Wings

 

She is my wingless angel

My defender of what is right

Holding her head high

With a smile on her face

She is my mother

With her own style

And delicate grace. 

Author's Note

My mother is going through a tough time right now. She has had some health issues but remains strong and still manages to help me and my sisters when the world isn't such a shiny place. SHe hasn't miss one day of work and still manages to spend time with her grandchildren. I admire my mother's strength love compassion and beauty, greatly.

Reviews

[Veronica Chandler]

The wings are there, seen with the third eye they spread to envelop you when life threatens, or lift you when your wings are weary. Such a heartfelt and joyous celebration of the mother who nurtured your spirit. I lift her up in prayer, That she regains her vibrancy and health to soar once again.

[Poetic Beauty]

I am very close to my mom and see her everyday

[Ian Faraway]

We all need that one person in our life who will push us beyond our limits. Not because they want us to fail but because they know we can do more than what this world says we can do. They make us believe that our dreams are only dreams if we allow ourselves to embrace them. Dreams come true. I, myself, wish I had such a person. Loved this poem! J'adore!

[Poetic Beauty]

My mother is a great person always making us want to be better and there to support us when we need it.

[Colleen a Bean]

wow I love it and I was wonderng if this was about your mother haha I was correct and u did an amazing job on this poem an dI could tell u really love and appreciate your mom and I hope everything with your mother gets better soon :)

[Jack Isaac]

The greatest things come of what we can't see; a seed burried in the soil will become the mighty redwood tree. Steadfast, as a pillar of strength, even if her wings did show she would not fly due to her amazing stubborness (best part of the poem IMO). I think this is a wonderful dedication to your mother :) I'm certainly inspired. Thanks PB! Nice write.

[Poetic Beauty]

my mother is a pillar of strength compassion and is spiritual. Note I said spiritual not religious. She loves God and has instilled this in me and my sisters as did my grandmother and we were taught to accept others and different cultures and religions.

[zainul]

I can see my mother through the mirror of your wonderful poem.
She is everybody's mother.
She is my mother too.
She will always remain strong and supportive through ages.
We pray for her early recovery

[Poetic Beauty]

I was hoping other could relate without seeing just my mom glad you did

[zainul]

I feel very fortunate that I could relate this with your help and support.

[Sami Khalil]

God bless all mothers.

[Michael X]

Beautifully written and expressed with sentimental satisfaction, a tribute
that invokes appreciation and devotion, wonderful job here.

A warm bath of happiness
A loyal base of security
Love and support.

I loved this poem. Beautiful tribute.

E.L.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Great tribute because mothers no matter what stay strong in spirit therefore the title fits and so do these words in what you're trying to say, I want to thank you for sharing this with us and I will keep you in my prayers.
Your friend Mauricio

[MOON]

A beautiful tribute to your mother . Stay strong may her health improve.