THE ANGEL


Be an Angel he said
make me a cup of tea.
She made it.

Be an Angel he said
iron a shirt for me.
She ironed it.

Be an Angel he said
listen to me.
She listened.

Be an Angel he said
let me do the talking
let me make decisions
let me choose.
She let him.

Be an Angel he said
make a home for me
bear my sons for me
always be there for me
She was always there.

Be an Angel he said
lie beneath me
in the life I have made for you.

She turned away
and as he watched
she folded up her wings.

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