Guiding Light

When angels come to comfort in the night—
eternal constellations on display—
the darkest time beholds a guiding light

that those who grieve in solitude might
imagine white wings wafting tears away.
When angels come to comfort in the night

redemption overcomes a pauper’s plight
and redemption is an easy price to pay.
The darkest time beholds a guiding light

for falling angels fallen in full flight
in search of that redemptive place to lay.
When angels come to comfort in the night

the faithful are enchanted with delight;
in gratitude rejoice aloud to say,
“The darkest time beholds a guiding light!”

Once unenlightened, chastened by the sight,
a solitary seeker falls to pray.
When angels come to comfort in the night
the darkest time beholds a guiding light.