Wingless Angels
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A kind smile from a stranger
The laugh of a carefree child
The eyes that seek out danger
As we traverse the wild
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The helping hand when needed
The water that quenches thirst
The good advice well-heeded
As someone puts us first
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The loving word of friend
That whisper in our ear
The kindness that so mends
And holds back worried fear
~~~
The sympathies when we lose
The hands that lift us high
The friendships that we choose
Who encourage us to try
~~~
Heavenly spirits loving well
Gift us these little things
For not every earthly angel
Wears a set of wings
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Beautifully written 👍🤝
Thank you so much!
so poignant – these people make all the difference
Thanks Beth! I consider you one of “these people”!
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Good morning Brad. Such a beautifully written piece. I bask in its beauty and I cringe at the warning. That finale…
Have a fabulous weekend my dear friend 🌹
Thank you poetess! I appreciate your kind words and wish you a great weekend as well! Much love!
My pleasure and thank you for the wishes and love.
xoxoxo
You’re right. Not every earthly creature wears wings. But through their acts, they show that not every angel needs wings. Beautifully written, Brad.
Thank you Shweta! Angels appear in many forms!
Lovely as usual Brad. I love angels and believe they show up often in our lives sometimes people just don’t see them for what they are. This is so full of love, tenderness and hope. Beautiful Brad. Have an amazing day my kind and treasured friend. 💖🤗💕❤️love Joni
we could all use more angels…
Agreed!
What an uplifting piece! I feel so sorry for those who don’t feel this sense of support.
Thank you, Pete! I do too!
So beautiful & inspiring, dear Brad! ❤
You are beautiful and inspiring! Mine is just some words, but I love you for saying so.
Aww, you always know how to make me smile. ❤ But I only speak the truth, my dear. 😘
So right you are, I’ve seen many angels on this earth and none with wings…Beautiful poem, filled with the best things of our reality.
Thank you, my friend!
You are very welcome my friend!
So very lovely
Thank you, princess!
This is amazing writing. Good deeds, light or the heavenly shine doesn’t always come in the form of supernatural entities. A part of that essence is in us too and every act of kindness is a symbol of that. I always feel the world is brutal, but that’s just me but it does not mean we do not have kind souls in form of fellow humans. I love the last stanza. Another wonderful message Brad 👌
Thanks brother!