Once a little Angel, Reaching for a star, Fell from Heaven's portals Through the gates ajar; Down to earth descended On the wings of love, Guarded by God's Angels Through the skies above. Tell me, fairest maiden, Wert thou borne that day On the wings of Angels Down the milky way From the gates of Heaven— Stars beneath, above— Pillowed on the bosom Of a mother's love? Speak with eyes resplendent Filled with Glory light, With thy lips like roses Fragrant with delight, With cheeks soft as velvet Warm beneath their blush, With thy rippling laughter Sweeter than the thrush! Loveliest of maidens, In the silent night With God's Angels watching Shouldst thou fade from sight, Could I ever follow On the wings of love, Guided by His Angels Through the gates above? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE NIGHT OF TRAFALGAR by THOMAS HARDY CHRIST THE CONSOLER by HENRY WILLIAMS BAKER VERSES TO -- --, ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MARRIAGE by BERNARD BARTON KNOWLEDGE AFTER DEATH by HENRY CHARLES BEECHING PSALM 10. UT QUID DOMINE by OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE RENUNCIATION by MATHILDE BLIND |