For a while she was an angel
Albeit a reluctant one
Adored and loved
Treasured beyond all measure
For a while she was an angel
Light, happy and full of joy
Each day held such promise
It was easy to believe
Now dreams lie scattered at her feet
Trampled in the dust
Her wings in shreds as she flails
And body wracked with pain
This angel is only human
As she did protest when named
And like all humans everywhere
She bleeds and hurts the same
JCH 24/08/2011
Albeit a reluctant one
Adored and loved
Treasured beyond all measure
For a while she was an angel
Light, happy and full of joy
Each day held such promise
It was easy to believe
Now dreams lie scattered at her feet
Trampled in the dust
Her wings in shreds as she flails
And body wracked with pain
This angel is only human
As she did protest when named
And like all humans everywhere
She bleeds and hurts the same
JCH 24/08/2011