The angel smiled at me
He glowed from heavenly light
I wanted to fly with him
But I was frozen with fright.

"No" I said
"I like the ground
But maybe I'll go later
If you stick around."

He contemplated
Decided to stay
Hovered by me
Night and day.

I was scared of screwing up
So I stayed silent
And I turned my sweet angel
Impatient and violent!

"I'm leaving" he shouted
"You're not worth my time
Look at the latter, you coward
That you're too afraid to climb!"

I cried and sobbed
Begged him to stay
But my angel refused
And then flew away.

January 8, 2002