Poems, Prayers & Promises

Angel in Disguise

4-22-2015

I bear my secret sorrows,

And I hide my secret sins;

I may be more saint than sinner,

But sometimes the darkness wins.

I've been lauded many times,

For my sweetness and my grace,

But those who think so highly,

Haven't seen my ugly face.

The one who doesn't trust;

Or the one who won't be wrong;

The one who's often lazy -

Then they'd sing a different song.

How I want to be that person,

That my friends think me to be.

She seems so very perfect,

But I know she isn't me.

I'm not that pious mask,

That so many seem to think.

I'm broken and I'm dirty,

And often times I stink;

But I'm trying to be honest,

With myself and with you.

I'm nowhere near perfection,

Yet I try always to be true.

I'll take the risk of trusting,

And give pieces of my heart.

I'll try my best to help,

With what good I can impart.

It's in making others smile,

Or helping bear their load,

That I glimpse that other person,

Who walks the higher road.

So whether you're my friend,

Or a stranger passing through,

I'll try to give you something,

That will leave a richer you.

A simple ray of sunshine,

To bring light into your eyes;

Or maybe if I'm lucky,

I'll be your angel in disguise.