Angels

Beings of eons past
Knowledge of history upon history
Protectors in the wind
What stories might their 
      rustless shields tell?
Of battle in Moses' day,
Of victory in resurrection,
Of light through invisible shadows,
Of fire that burns the spirit,
Of love and wonder and pain,
Of sorrow over God's people,
Of a blood-stained earth that
      God redeemed

3-15-13