Shadows Cast The Angel Poem by Sarah Persson

A hauntingly beautiful shadow,
Created that one summer's day,
Cast down on the hour of a new afternoon,
In that hauntingly beautiful way.

A vision you were in your moment,
Your beauty not drowned out by light,
You passed by in seconds, dramatic displays
Of angelical wings taking flight.

Leaving the graveyard,
You threw your gown down,
And smiling through dignity,
Arose from the ground,
The most wonderful image
And yet deepest regret,
Of not rising up with you,
My darkest day yet.