“angels”

On Her Back Were Angel Wings

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There was once a girl who stood with a pone at the water’s edge
looking forlorn and gloomy

And on the pony’s back appeared an angel
saying, “I’ve been with you your entire life”
“I was there to protect you when you were small”

The girl look down at the water and saw her reflection
in the water now calm and clear

She saw herself riding a stallion, tall and proud
holding the staff of a warrior
and on her back were angel wings.

– Wendy Who Walks With Wildflowers

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Pay Attention

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Breath comes easier
the aroma of dinner fills my heart
and I feel gratitude for all that is.

To ignore sometimes feels right
and then the attention goes elsewhere.

But what if I miss the one thing
that is most needed?

Impossible!
I hear from angels near
for what draws my attention
are the wings of angels
and their whispers of loving kindness.

Joy is all around
even when I don’t want to admit it
Joy in the candle flame
the taste of cranberry
the lingering warmth of a new pair of socks.

When I pay attention
the earth envelopes me
and allows my heart to soar
like an eagle gliding
and the sun shining
strong on a cold winter day.

— Wendy Who Walks With Wildflowers