She claimed she was an angel
straight from the white gates
pure
and
divine.
She said she was immaculate, perfect,
and sent from the heavens above.
As for reality, she sported a black heart, withered wings,
a halo she borrowed from another
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So what would an angel say?
The devil wants to know
~ Fiona Apple
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I truly enjoyed this. It definitely resonated for different reasons…Regarding the above comment….yes, that is definitely part of the allure for myself towards poetry. Poems can mean such vastly different things to different readers. Perception….gives us a unique vantage point! Very well written!
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I agree, poetry is like art. There are so many different versions of one painting or in this case “poem”… & thank you so much!
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Glad you like it xxx
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As the darkness of the world
Turns her feathers
to black
Her heart still beats
Knowing
Just knowing
There is a love light yet to be
Found
The sorrow of her smile
Still caressed
Her face as a single
Tear will slide
The purity of faith
Ran within her veins
There’s is a love
So pure and so true
That once it’s found
Her wings will
Return
To a glistening
Heaven white
All she needs is
You.
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Wow, this is amazing. Such a great spin-off, add-on poem to mine. So darn good!
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Maybe it’s just me, but this poem kind of bums me out. I don’t particularly think this “black angel” is a bad person/dark person — but sounds like it’s someone trying very hard to fit into a perception of “perfect” or “pure” for the sake of being found worthy. I mean, great write, obviously. Just another viewpoint, I guess.
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Amazing response. I really like your interpretation & I totally agree with you. Just because she’s different doesn’t mean she should be looked down upon. Thank you for your awesome thoughts!
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I see you have the poetic gift
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You’re too nice, thank you.
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Not too nice… just appropriately nice.:)
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Lovely poem, Vinny!
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Why, thank you!
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Oh … or should I say eew, I’ve known one of “those.” I agree with Desiree, great poem Vinny!
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Oh man, there’s a lot of “black angels” out there I suppose lol Thank you though!
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As many as there are light, but light always wins over dark! <3
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She sounds eerily familiar!! Great poem!
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Oh no! lol Thank you very much, glad you liked it!
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