Angels rarely have wings

 ‘Angels rarely have wings’ Trgates, 7/3/2025

Angels rarely have wings,
most like St. John the Baptizer
point away from themselves
giving flight where
enigmatic shadows
cut away myths and legends,
where words and silence recline.
love the pen
hope the papyrus’s velum
faith the anticipated sight,
Angels walk near
you may be unaware of your wings,
temporary or permanent,
or of the wee ones
baptizing you with brief innocence.
a tear is felt on the cheek,
it’s apparent you’re not smiling alone,
here you might hear Jesus say,
whispering between willows,
“I told you so. it’s okay to fly.”