Sleeping Angels
By: Maranda Russell
Sleeping angels
are drawn in peaceful beauty –
their ephemeral wings
tucked in tight,
their eyes closed
in gentle repose,
and their chubby palms
cupped beneath rosy cheeks –
but ask yourself
as you turn away,
what happens to their charges
while they slumber on the job?
Their charges run amok and get up to all kinds of mischief. Beautifully written.
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Thank you! You are probably right about what goes on while they are sleeping 😉
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Nice poem, intriguing question. ☺
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Thanks Walt!
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Very thought provoking. What do I do when my angel sleeps? 😉
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I’m guessing you’ll never tell….
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I’m not sure I even know! 🤣
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Reminds me the old Van Halen 1984 album lol.
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LOL, hadn’t thought of that.
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