FEATHERS

I'll wrap you in feathers
deep in enfolded wings
crown you with petals
each one for your sufferings
I am the keeper
of all the thoughts in your head
mine is the shadow
you thought you saw by the bed

Your sorrow's my dark jet
your tears my freshwater pearls
I live in your tiger eyes
where deep water swirls
I'll kiss your crescent mouth
when it will not smile
wrap you in feathers
carry you one last mile.

---

From Guardian Angels © Sara L. Russell, 28/4/00