The Angel and the Hound

~ The Angel and the Hound ~

 

On the wings of transgression, an angel flies

while the night is still young

hope is not lost

 

she knew that fire burned him, burned within him,

and that wildfire would push him to the edge

she also knew his goodness was inherent

and she sought to save him from himself

 

breaking through the glass separating duty from morality

she touches him, and plants a seed

clarity cannot be seen in chaos

but it can be nurtured to survive



it is a long path they walk

on the edge of redemption

pushed back by malevolence

blinded by retaliation

but never completely lost

 

the seed has taken root

a greater purpose has been seen

questions and doubts plague him

yet, his compassion grows

 

the future is fraught with danger

both from outside and within

she offers her protection

and imparts on him his value

 

she remains his angel

a savior by his side

 

(c) Dahlia Ramone:  August 5, 2017

 

 

 

This was written for Blogophilia

Week 22.10 Topic:  Through the Glass

 

Bonus Prompts:

Hard (2 pts):  Incorporate a Billy Joel Lyric *

Easy (1 pt): Include the word "wildfire" **

 

 

* While the night is still young

("Night is Still Young") (first stanza)

 

** (second stanza)