Halos

Tell me Heaven

I'm an Angel, floating among the stars
Seeing halos empty
Golden rings and ripped wings
Me reaching, gathering them in jars

Tell me Heaven

Why so many leave to go
To that place which became
Of sand and snow
To know things down there
Are closer to the flame

Tell me Heaven

So many vanished into the unknown
I'm here, though not alone
Floating and watching
Sitting on Mars
Watching empty halos shine
Brighter than stars

Tell me Heaven

I saw another fall
To that place
Where there is Spring and Fall
In desperation I reached to say
"Earthly bodies they become such waste"

Tell me Heaven

Why do Angels
Lose their Golden Rings
Then rip their wings
And fall to a place
Where by taking a breath
They accept Life...
and Death
Tell me Heaven if you will

What body shall I fill?

Ismael Josue' Nava
(written Tuesday, April 8 2008)