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Angels, Angels

3/14/2016

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Angel (III)
 
 
His lips purse around
            a trumpet,
            its slender form
            curving slightly
            under stone fingers.
 
His wings are folded
            but still in view.
 
He plays his silent music
            high above the heads
            of the rushing crowd,
            those with time schedules,
            lectures to give,
and taxis to catch.
 
He plays his silent music
            from his perch
            high above the world,
            hoping someone
            will finally stop to listen.

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I painted these pictures of the angels Gabriel and Michael as an offering.  There is a museum in Houston called The Menil.  It is more famous for its contemporary and avant garde art, but it does house an exceptional collection of icons.I have heard that the Greek and Russian Orthodox Christians believe icons become windows to heaven and that if you pray in the presence of an icon (not to the icon) your prayers will go directly to heaven.  I sometimes visit that museum just to say my prayers in the room with the old Russian icons of Gabriel and Michael. Many of my prayers have been answered, In gratitude, I painted these paintings. These are mixed media with Christmas gift wrap feathers and rhinestone jewels. I like to believe they open up "windows to heaven" just like the ancient icons. .
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    Texas Mystic Poet is a published poet and author who loves Texas, poetry and The Great Piney Woods. All poetry and photographs on this site are copyright protected. All poems were written by Linda Koffel and all photos were taken by Linda Koffel. They may be shared on social media....

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