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