Angels Written on Paper: Poetry

Angels Written on Paper

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Angels Watching Over Me, by Amy Grant

Not directly related to angels, but favorites of mine that I'd like to share...

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me | When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

An Angel Passed My Way

An angel recently passed my way,
But stayed only a short while.
He left behind a part of his heart
And memories that bring a smile.

This Angel touched our weary hearts
With his kind and gentle nature.
He rushed to meet the world head on;
Life to him was a great adventure.

Now that adventurous spirit has vanished,
And treasured images are all that remain
Of one who has held so dear to our hearts,
So unbearable is this constant pain.

I know there will be empty tomorrows;
We'll have to face each coming day.
But love has graciously prepared us;
An Angel recently passed my way.

Melba Williams Wallace ©

An Angel Sent My Way

Some say that angels walk among us,
Performing miracles everyday-
And make the world a better place,
For all that pass their way.

A pinpoint of light on life's misty sea,
Shining bright and true!
With love, hope, joy and charity,
One reaches out to you!

Neither gossamer wing, nor halo,
About them you will find-
But something that is far better!
And deep!
And true!
And kind!
Friends and family on their minds.

And this is to you, dearest,
An Angel sent my way-
God bless your soul and keep you,
The best for you, I pray!

Val Magnuson

Angels on Your Pillow

Sleep, sleep well my dear,
Dream sweet dreams with no fear.
Feel the gentle breeze wisp through the window,
Know you are protected by angels on your pillow.

They will keep all your thoughts and dreams safe,
Only allowing the bad ones to escape.
There you lie like a soft silhouette,
A smile and caring hands perfectly set.

Such a beautiful sight to view,
Peace and content carefully placed upon you.
Oh darling, do rest with ease in your comfy bed,
With all your dreams safely dancing in your head.

In the soft shadows of the night,
Everything is engulfed in a tender gray light.
Angels on your pillow to stay,
Waiting for you to awake to a bright new day.

Christina Rose ©

Did I Hear Angels Sing?

Fields splotched with gold
Like splattered paint;
Yellow daisies smiling
In sunlight bold;
speckled with touches of blue;
like highlighted artist canvas.
Brilliant colors brushed undiluted.
Who painted such glorious scene?
Did I hear angels sing?

Author Unknown

Heaven's Grocery Store

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago.
One day I saw a sign that read, "HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE".
As I got a little closer the door came open wide,
And when I came to myself I was standing inside.

I saw a host of angels.
They were standing everywhere.
One handed me a basket and said,
"My Child shop with care".

Everything a Christian needed,
Was in that grocery store.
And all you couldn't carry,
You could come back the next day for more.

First, I got some patience.
Love was in the same row.
Further down was understanding:
you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of wisdom,
A bag or two of faith.
I just couldn't miss the Holy Ghost,
For it was all over the place.

I stopped to get some Strength and courage
To help me run this race.
By then my basket was getting full,
But I remembered I needed some grace.

I didn't forget salvation,
For salvation was free,
So I tried to get enough of that
To save both you and me.

Then I started up to the counter to pay my grocery bill,
For I thought I had everything to do the Master's will.
As I went up the aisle, I saw prayer:
And I just had to put that in,
For I knew when I stepped outside, I would run into sin.

Peace and joy were plentiful;
They were last on the shelf.
Song and praise were hanging near,
So I just helped myself.

Then I said to the angel, "Now, how much do I owe?"
He smiled and said, "Just take them everywhere you go."
Again, I smiled and said, "How much do I really owe?"
He smiled again and said,
"My Child, Jesus paid your bill a long, long time ago."

Author Unknown

Let An Angel Hold Your Hand

It's amazing what can truly happen,
How your life can be so grand;
When you give up trying on your own
And let an angel hold your hand.

All the loneliness inside of you
Will completely disappear;
When you realize you're not alone,
That your angel is very near.

Your life will become more meaningful,
As well as totally rearrange;
You'll be amazed at all that you can do,
At the blessings of the change.

You will be able to handle anything,
There is nothing you can't face;
With your angel there to lead you
Your entire life will fall in place.

Just give up trying on your own,
And allow your angel to lead;
All of Heaven's blessings will come to you,
Nothing else you'll ever need.

No matter what you are called to do,
How simple or complex the task;
Your angel will be there to show the way,
All you have to do is ask.

Don't ever let yourself feel discouraged,
Feel this thought within your soul;
All the things you've ever dreamed of
Will become a reachable goal.

So let your angel hold your hand,
Your life will be so complete;
Prepare to conquer the tasks of life,
There will be no battle you can't defeat.

Teryl Seaman ©

Little One-Winged Angels

Yesterday I looked into my heart . . .
And I found you.
Your eyes seemed sad and they reminded me
Of how painful this life can be.
I allowed a gentle breeze to whisper my faith in you.
I invited a ray of warm sunshine to brighten your path.
I called upon nature and silently murmured, "Someone I love, needs you"
I summoned this little one-winged angel and cried "Look, my friend is broken."
Little one-winged angels. . . they understand human hurts so well.

Last night, I looked into my heart...
And I found you.
Your eyes radiated warmth and confidence
I felt peaceful as if a summer breeze had caressed my face.
I breathed in the quiet contentment that only nature can offer.
And I saw you fall back into the arms of this little one-winged angel.
Little one winged angels. . . they do understand human hurts so well don't they?

Each day now, I look into my heart,
I find the place where you were. . .
It is a place no one else will ever occupy.
I saw you this morning as new dawn broke through a feathered sky.
I felt you as I watched the sun open the petals of a single white rose.
I breathed in the scent of pine and spearmint and I recognized you again.
With childlike delight. . . I blew a tiny kiss to this little one-winged angel.
After all. . . Little one-winged angels. . .
They do understand human hurts so well.

L. Jase

Love of Angels

It is the love of angels I am told -
That turns cold hearts to ones of gold -
Who brings us in from the shivering rain -
Who coddles us close to them in our pain.

It is the love of angels who live on high -
Who journey with us in our lives until we die -
They shelter and keep us through the night -
And gives us their strength so we can fight.

It is the love of angels from another world -
Who believe in us - gives us wisdoms of pearl -
They wake with us each day in birds and song -
And help us forgive ourselves for all our wrong.

It is the grace of the angels that let us see -
The kindness of the souls and lifes' misery -
They help us accept both the love and the fear -
Of being human and - most of all - being here.

It is the laughter of the angels that let us play -
So that we can become children of another day -
They want us to envision the dreams we have let go -
Yes, it is the love of Angels that has told us so.

Margaret Y. Perkins ©

May You Always Have an Angel...

May you always have an angel by your side
Watching out for you in all the things you do,
Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days and,
Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to take you to beautiful places.
Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun,
Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide,
May you always have love and comfort and courage.
And may you always have an angel by your side.

May you always have an angel by your side.
Someone there to catch you if you fall,
Encouraging your dreams,
Inspiring your happiness,
Holding your hand and helping you through it all.
In all of our days, our lives are always changing,
Tears come along as well as smiles.

Along the roads you travel,
May the miles be a thousand times more lovely than lonely.
May they give you the kind of Christmas gifts that never, ever end:
Someone wonderful to love and a dear friend in whom you can confide,
May you have rainbows after every storm,
May you have hopes to keep you warm,
And may you always have an angel by your side.

Author Unknown

Silver Wings

Silver wings
And nicer things
Come rest upon my window sill
They sing to me
So heavenly
The melody of angels

Silver wings
And nicer things
Come guard me in the darkest nights
They dance for me
In harmony
To scare away my frights

Silver wings
And nicer things
Embrace me with their love
They comfort me
So tenderly
A symbol from above

Silver wings
And nicer things
Nothing could compare
With eyes like stars
And lips like wine
And flowing golden hair

My guardian
My messenger
My angel

Alana

What Does an Angel Look Like?

Like the little old lady who returned your wallet yesterday.
Like the taxi driver who told you that your eyes light up the world, when you smile.
Like the small child who showed you the wonder in simple things.
Like the poor man who offered to share his lunch with you.
Like the rich man who showed you it really is all possible, if only you believe.
Like the stranger who just happened to come along, when you had lost your way.
Like the friend who touched your heart, when you didn't think you had one left to touch.
Angels come in all sizes and shapes,
All ages and skin types.
Some with freckles, some with dimples.
Some with wrinkles,
They come disguised as friends, enemies, teachers, students, lovers and fools.
They don't take life too seriously,
they travel light.
They leave no forwarding address.
They ask for nothing in return.
They wear sneakers with gossamer wings.
They get a deal on dry cleaning.
They are hard to find when your eyes are closed,
But they are everywhere you look when you choose to see.

Whisper Of Angel Wings

Today I stumbled and once again
Was lifted up by an unseen hand.
What comfort and joy that knowledge brings.
For I hear the whisper of angel wings.

The guardian angels God sends to all
To bear us up when we stumble and fall.
Trust Him, my friend, and often you'll hear
The whisper of angel wings hovering near.

Author Unknown

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for and so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful, so trusting, so true.
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.

Author Unknown

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I knew that little things are special things.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I heard you say a prayer, and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I felt you kiss me good night, and I felt loved.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I looked . . . . and wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.

Author Unknown

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