I am the angel fallen
to earth: brilliant bright,
dark black, the chosen
one favoured, the favour
lost, caught up in dark
deeds, hidden secret life,
and a lost face once of the sun,
spilling the warmth of light.

Here stand I with the fallen,
brilliant against a pale grey
sky and waiting here for
redemption, wanting love,
wanting trust, caught up in
hate and taking my place in
the underworld where I reside,
vanquished and ever alone.

 

20/8/2025