The Turning Angel by Delilah CoyneShe stands strong
looking down, watching over,
five small girls.
A stone book rests in her stone hands.
Stone wings poised,
ready to fly young souls
heavenward.
Long ago, she was sent to guard these little ones,
Lost too soon.
Grey eyes stare, unblinking, into endlessness.
They say she turns to watch as visitors come and go...
but her gaze is fixed as I pass by.
I am not her charge.
Her vigilance is unending, unnerving.
05/15/2006 Author's Note: This monument is in the historic Natchez cemetery. There are many stories associated with her, but I've never seen her move.
Posted on 05/15/2006 Copyright © 2024 Delilah Coyne
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Christel Crews on 05/16/06 at 05:10 AM this is interesting.. i've never heard of this statue and its kinda creepy! but awe inspiring at the same time.. a beautiful description |
Posted by Julie Adams on 05/16/06 at 03:14 PM I love how you brought life to this stone creature, protector, vigilant in her devotion to the story you create herein...like a photo of the mind...well done, nice title too...happy writing/readings! peace, jewels |
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