Author:Clara Taggart MacChesney
that innocent look of an angelleafing and reading slowly across
enraptured comprehending so feeble
not wanting to appear lost
demure and forlornly stable
reacting to one so disappointing
why are they not readily able
but to a flare-up in an eye of a blink
why aren’t humans all angels
so sincere and helpful to all
have a world in entirety central
to forgive and forget is apt
angels do that all the time
but humans not one to adapt
stained and soiled in grime
not wanting to appear lost
demure and forlornly stable
reacting to one so disappointing
why are they not readily able
but to a flare-up in an eye of a blink
why aren’t humans all angels
so sincere and helpful to all
have a world in entirety central
to be devoid of faults walking tall
to forgive and forget is apt
angels do that all the time
but humans not one to adapt
stained and soiled in grime
Lillian at d'Verse OLN - in my circle
Indeed - alas, forgiving and forgetting are not exactly one of humanity's strong points...
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Hank, I agree, 'why aren’t humans all angels' who forgive and forget all the time.
ReplyDeleteSome important questions posed here, Hank: are we able to forgive ourselves? And is that where all of our troubles begin?
ReplyDeleteWe certainly need more angels.
ReplyDeleteI have known countless angels in my lifetime, and a few of the opposite variety. Your poem is thoughtful, wise.
ReplyDeleteYes, Hank. Humans are indeed not all angels. How I wish each human had a guardian angel perched atop their shoulder who could guide them through life. Maybe it would be a much gentler world if this were the case.
ReplyDelete"To Forgive And Forget Is Apt" how very true Hank.
ReplyDeleteAn essential part of life.
Great verse .
Yvonne.
Ah, but that is the challenge isn't it? To live in a world where humans are less than angels.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we need a bit of darkness... if all humans where angellike it could be overbearing.
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