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Angels Above

Angels Above A. W. Nutter At fifteen, I was to young to become a father At fourteen, she didn’t need to be a mother We were old enough to have sexual relations Unable to understand the implications We cried out in anguish to the angels above Pleading for their mercy and their love Parents abusing us for this sinful union Adolescents fearful and full of confusion Not able to cope with the adult pressure The mothers young body goes into labor We cried out in anguish to the angels above Pleading for their mercy and their love My son struggled between life and death I held his hand as he took his last breath From my hands his little body was pried The tears falling like rain from my eyes We cried out in anguish to the angels above Pleading for their mercy and their love. Occasionally the mother and my path will cross Seldom do we mention or discuss our loss But every year at nine, on the sixteenth of May We both agreed, to light a candle and silently pray To the angels watching from heaven above Shower our son with mercy, show him your love

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 9/3/2010 7:04:00 AM
between the angels above and the demons below we have to struggle in this purgatorial prison called life...stretched into nothing
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Date: 2/21/2010 10:39:00 PM
Oh wow, Anthony, I have to tell you, I literally got chills as I read this--I could just feel the emotions and grief across your words and it literally moved me--the repetition of your couplet with the angels was very effective and take comfort in knowing that you have your very own angel watching over you--God bless you!
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Date: 2/13/2010 4:23:00 PM
Very touching tribute. I lost a baby and a brother at 19, but I had a baby already, then another at 20, another at 22. Now I have 5 grandchildren. Both my daughters lost a baby, my youngest two and now she has 3 children. My son has 2 boys, one adopted. Your boy is in Heaven, I'm sure. Ellen
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Date: 1/17/2010 5:44:00 AM
This certainly is a beautiful piece about the most important of subjects. So very well done and thank you for bringing it to the forefront. These babies are living souls now with the Father of all. Many do not see that.
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Date: 1/14/2010 8:38:00 AM
Hey Tony, Congratulations on your 3rd Place win in Constance's Contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/10/2010 11:12:00 PM
Anthony, I liked how you had that little refrain going on in your poignant poem. You did great in the contest! Luv, andrea
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Date: 1/10/2010 7:50:00 PM
Anthony, I was touched by the sincerity of your poem and found it to be very moving. Congratulations on your win. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 1/10/2010 4:05:00 AM
I all too well know your pain, Anthony. I pray that by my reading this winning entry in Constance's contest, It has helped lessen your pain. I find writing about it can be a very powerful medicine. I currently am liberating myself from the past through a book I am writing 'A memoir of Roses and Thorns'. Much love, Lainie
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Date: 1/5/2010 8:40:00 AM
let me brush a tear away, dear heart, I know this pain, for I held my perfect baby in my arms, in death also...please check your soup mail...
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Date: 1/2/2010 12:45:00 AM
This is so many wonderful things! Beautiful write. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Date: 12/31/2009 9:32:00 AM
you've got to put some new ones in waiting patiently! :)
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Date: 12/30/2009 11:25:00 PM
It's hard to find the right words to say about this. Its so hard for me to deal with death. You should know that it takes a great deal of strength to write so openly about your loss, that what makes this write so beautiful. great great work
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Date: 12/30/2009 9:59:00 AM
This is a powerful and deeply painful write my friend you show great strength in wriiting this and sharing it with all i mean that . Beautiful write.
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Date: 12/29/2009 3:13:00 PM
So sad and heartfelt Anthony, a quite superb piece >> thank you for sharing this gem >> James
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Date: 12/29/2009 3:09:00 PM
This poem is so full of sadness and faith and beauty, Anthony, one day in heaven we will understand and say well done. God has not only given you a strong and loving heart, he has given you a gift to write and kindle others faith. Enjoy the blessings of the holiday, my friend.
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Date: 12/27/2009 6:19:00 PM
This is awesome and beautiful Anthony. The Soul of your son is certainly not lost. The spirit of love loses nothing, as a soul is love.Have I not seen you on another network, where I receive a comment?Smile! Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 12/26/2009 4:26:00 AM
That actually hurt really good, what a beautiful story. I guess you can tell i am somewhat of an emotional masochist, reading others pain, heals mine.
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Date: 12/25/2009 7:00:00 PM
Beautiful tragic story.. I also lost a baby boy at 5 months old from lung problems but this young love and loss is so deeply moving and touching, Anthony... happy u shared this experience with us today... also read your comment on Michael Harman's unkind comments to some of the poets on Soup.. bravo Anthony for speaking your mind and standing your ground... he also did not "get anything" from my Food for Thought - An Introspection poem posted today.. what can we do about this kind of thing? luv
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Date: 12/25/2009 2:28:00 PM
Beautiful
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Date: 12/25/2009 4:44:00 AM
Nice, expressive,,, i felt it... yay
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Date: 12/24/2009 11:55:00 AM
Angels do watch and God embraces newborn babes having left earth just a moment after birth. Forever... Nice and sad write, Anthony. Happy Christmas and New Year 2010 to you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 12/23/2009 6:44:00 PM
Anthony, I don't know how I missed this incredibly important ominous write of yours.Your agreement and what you do in remembrance is so important and beautiful. Yes He is well loved, that is sure from there and from here. Incredibly well written poem. Thank you for sharing such an important literary piece and experience. Sincerely, Robert
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Date: 12/23/2009 8:53:00 AM
I love your poem...but it is so sad. I feel for you both...Marty
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Date: 12/22/2009 8:06:00 PM
omg...sad yet beautiful, im sorry for your loss
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Date: 12/22/2009 6:24:00 PM
I think this would make good lyrics to a song! Well done.
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