Sometimes throughout our lives
We encounter angels
We don't always recognize them
For their wings are very unique
Made of materials foreign to so many.
Wings that appear delicate and fragile
Our angels show us these wings are created
With wisdom and courage.
They share their wings and teach
That when combined with winds called hope
We can begin to fly.
But suddenly we remember
These wings cannot be trusted
For once, we had wings as well
But they failed us, causing us to fall often
Each fall more painful
So we discarded them. Buried deep and forgotten
But with patient smiles
The angels help find our long lost wings
And show us it wasn't the wings that failed
But rather, storms of toxic people
That made our hope winds unstable.
Gradially robbing us of hope altogether
Our angels guide us to trust our wings again
To value their unique, intricate beauty and strength
Sometimes these angels must move on
Forever lingering in our hearts and minds
We soon realize that with the combined
Guidance of all the angels we've met
We've flown higher and farther than
Ever thought possible
And are now angels ourselves
Our wings strong
Showing others how to keep soaring
Even through unstable winds.

Monica B

@Sweetred73: awesome! made me think, and cry too, cause im going through some dark times myself