Do I believe in Angels? Yes. And in their prowlings to and fro -- I entertained one long ago, In guise of age and sore distress. He clambered up the narrow stairs, And by his heavenly smile I knew He was a truant angel who Had come to visit unawares. "Rest thee, old man," I gayly cried, "And share my humble couch and cheer -- Thou shalt not want for comfort here -- My home and heart are open wide." Relieved of temporary cares, The old man laid him down and slept; And in my thankfulness I wept -- I'd entertained him unawares! I never shall forget that night, My happy dreams, my slumbers sound, And when I woke at noon I found My angel vanished out of sight. Perhaps in years that are to be That angel will return, and yet I sometimes fear he may forget To bring my overcoat to me. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE ROCK OF CASHEL by AUBREY DE VERE SHUT OUT by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI NEW PRINCE, NEW POMP by ROBERT SOUTHWELL SERENADE by JEAN FRANCOIS VICTOR AICARD THE MODERN TIPPLING PHILOSOPHERS by JAMES HAY BEATTIE |