walking on the shore of the river
she landed on my shoulder
for several moments i was unsure
but, then i knew...

light subtle touch
magical breezes
from fluttering wings
touch my core

in gentleness, she spoke
message of old
my angel, to me
wisdom retold

messenger and message
one and the same
gentleness reisdes
from whence it came

and then it was time
tear formed in my eye
but a fresh smile arose
as she took to the sky

goodbye, my angel, goodbye.