Title: Angel Tears
Author: Lisa Young
Publisher: Xlibris
Hard cover ISBN: 1-4010-8228-9
Soft cover ISBN: 1-4010-8227-0
Released: January 2003
Poetry/Short Stories/Religious/Inspirational
Synopsis
Morality and compassion are lovers in every sense of the word, and their child is peace. Angel Tears is a collection of poetry and short stories, composed to evoke strong emotions. This book was created to charge the spirit with a sense of purpose, to open the eyes of a society that is blind to the true enemy of humanity; fear. The poetry reflects a soul corrupted by vanity, and brought to its knees by ignorance. The short stories weave tales of angelic presence in a world focused on self. Sometimes religion stokes the fires of war, sometimes it inspires lyric, in the world of religion, angels do both.
Angels live in the pages of scripture, they take flight in almost every ancient culture, and they have survived the test of time. There is a reason they persist till the present day, they create a link between humanity and the “God”. Do angels really exist? The answer is, it doesn’t really matter, it is the message that counts. If an angel were to swoop down, and protect an innocent child from stray bullet, that would be awe inspiring. But if someone were to truly care, and teach morality and compassion to the one who held the gun, that would be miraculous.
Every emotion of the human condition is given equal attention in the pages of this book, and like a mirror, it reflects the beauty and the ugliness that is ever present in society. Nothing is hidden through the eyes of an angel, and nothing is sacred to the fallen. There is a definitive line between right and wrong, Angel Tears speaks for the vigilante in all of us, and the fallen angel who weeps for the price that vigilante pays for his convictions. After all, to do what is right with a vengeance may just be the first step toward the ultimate fall.
Angel Tears brings to light, the unstable thoughts that bring about acts of attrition. Poetry meant to stir the masses, writ with a passion that weeps for the blood that graces today’s headlines….War, Religion, Fear, and Ignorance. Will there be a war designed to evoke Armageddon? Or will there be a rally to stand behind truth? Angel Tears may awaken the slumbering keeper of the flame, the spark of truth that lies in the soul of everyone, everywhere. Compassion may be overwhelmed, but she isn’t dead!
About the Author
Lisa is a passionate poet, and Lover of words. With thought provoking views, and intense emotions, she is a writer with powerfully convincing insight. Forever searching for truth and understanding, she follows the spirit where it may lead. Be it painful and sad, or accusing and psychotic, she digs into the human condition with lyrical abandon. Creating dramatic sketches of real events with a flavor akin to road rage, she excites primal reactions perfect for coffee time debates. She has studied the steps and is ready for the dance…..and the angels? They supply the musical accompaniment!
Excerpt from the
book, “Angel Tears”
“The Angels Whisper”
Some feel there is no answer
When the desperate loose their way
They cry for those who leave them
We cry for those who stay
Ransom
“I’m cold, I want my mommy.” Pretending not to hear her small voice, the nurse wiped the sweat from the little girls’ forehead. Her breathing was shallow, too shallow. Quietly the nurse left to find the child’s doctor. Suddenly, her tiny face lit up with a big smile. “Oh no, I’m not afraid, I’m a big girl.” Gently Azrael touched the child’s face, “yes you are a big girl.” “So many pretty colors, are they soft, can I touch them?” Azrael turned and knelt so the little girl could touch his wings.
The beautiful glow that once surrounded the angel was gone, only the shimmer of his iridescent wings remained. On any given night, he could be found collecting the forgotten, and loved alike, and bringing them home to heaven. This distasteful task was taking a toll on his state of grace. With his embrace, Azrael ends the suffering of confused children who sell themselves for food and shelter. He gathers to himself, the ones society is finished with; silently he follows the unstable, which haven’t the sense to come in out of the cold. It is his job to accept human hate, and pick up the shattered pieces. And tonight, his understanding and acceptance of divine will is staggering beneath the weight of one too many lost souls.
From the Author: “Angel Tears” is the first book in a series entitled “The Passion”. The series will consist of three books of poetry and short stories designed to introduce the reader to the characters of the forth coming novel “Solitude, Temperance and Tears” The second book in the trilogy is entitled “In This Vision”, it will be released in the fall of 2003. The third and last book of The Passion series is entitled “Velvet Rain” it will make it’s debut early 2004.
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Reviews from others who have read the book
May, a
reviewer writes: 
”Thought Provoking”
this was a wonderful book. I really think this author is going places quickly. A
friend had the book and I just had to get my own copy because I liked it so
much.
An Angel lover from NJ says: 
”Realistic and Emotionally Charged!”
The introduction is full of interesting facts about angels, and the short
stories were gripping. The poems themselves were wonderful, if you like poems
that tell a story through lyric and rhyme, you will just love this book!! I hope she writes more...I am a fan already!
Also recommended: Paradise Lost, Angels A-Z, Anything by Anne Rice
A lover of Poetry writes: 
I love This book! It reflects all of moral the problems of the day. This author
is one to watch. She is not afraid to speak her mind. After reading this book I
think I will stand up and make a change in this world.
A reader writes: 
Angel
Tears is a
compelling and emotional book from beginning to end! The poetry draws you in and
shakes you up...get ready for some goose bumps and tears. The poet has a gift
for words that makes you feel as if you are witness to the events that unfold.
I can’t wait for her next book. Hopefully there will be one. If you like Edgar
Allen Poe, then read this book, and you won’t be disappointed!.
A
reviewer says: 
“Full of today’s hard
topics”
This book
is so thought provoking you will love it. Sick of never saying what you feel
about today’s hard moral subjects. Well the writer of this book is not afraid
to tell it like it is.