Would you like to learn more about Everyday Angels?

I heard a meaningful, public talk by Jan Hunneybell in Ringwood, (Melbourne suburb) and wish to share some of her poetry with you. I would encourage you to explore her website at http://www.aninspiredthought.net  

EVERYDAY ANGELS

This world is just full up with everyday angels,
They’re in every house and down every street,
And if you so choose, you will see there’s an angel
Dwelling within everyone that you meet;

Some may be angels of love and good fortune,
Others are angels of challenge and pain;
The world’s overflowing with everyday angels
And if you can see this, there’s so much to gain.

If you treat all others as you’d treat an angel,
With tolerance, humour, respect and good grace,
You’ll find that you too are an everyday angel,
With kindness and love in the smile on your face.

Angels of mercy help when we’re in trouble,
They pick up the pieces when we’re in despair;
Angels of laughter help brighten the good times,
And help when life’s hard and we’re getting nowhere.

There are angels of love, (they are quite often mothers),
Angels of courage to overcome pain,
Angels of hope and of deep understanding
And angels of comfort who help take the strain.

This world is just brimming with everyday angels,
They’re found in our neighbours, our family and friends.
Look and you’ll find you’re surrounded by angels –
It’s wonderful what priceless treasures God sends.

So, next time you’re snappy, or moaning or grumpy,
About to be nasty to someone you love,
I just want to say, ‘Never shout at an angel,
They’re precious; don’t hurt this great gift from above’.

You never know when you’ll have need of an angel,
So don’t be unloving and drive them away;
By seeing each person you meet as an angel
There’s guidance and help every step of the way.

And finally, know that our children are angels.
Treat them that way and they’ll flourish and grow
Into confident, competent everyday angels,
Healing the world with their energy flow…

When all are uplifted by angelic graces,
And all hearts pour love out like bottomless springs,
Theyll spread their light out into all the dark places
And by doing so they will all earn their wings.

~Jan Hunneybell, 02 Sept 2000

Comments

[soulMerlin]

This poem reminds me of the song "Dreams of an Everyday Housewife" ~ There is something about the metre of the poem that describes time and days, weeks and years and the whole process and progress of life.

I find metre in songs and poems fascinating.

"Children remembered
But only a few
and down they forgot
as up they grew" ee. cummings

This has a similar progressive feel, but more childish - like bells.

I like the poem a lot and I'll go to the website.

thanks

henry

the poem could be set to music

[Liara Covert]

Henry, each word has a soul and personality that a reader taps into of his own accord. Human beings make connections to what is conscious and unconscious. What matters is that you sense when something resonates within you and you listen closer to yourself.

[Silver]

This is incredibly beautiful.

I have encountered angels (so far the human ones..) and look forward to seeing the Spiritual beings when i get to Heaven someday.. ;)

Silver

[Liara Covert]

Silver, Earth angels are kindred spirits who love and support you regardless of your circumstances. Jan Hunneybell offers wonderful poetry and reflections in her blog (noted above in this post) and also in a recently published book of her own. I encourage you to visit her site.