What Do Angels Look Like?

by Veronica M. Hay


Like the little old lady

who returned your wallet yesterday.


Like the taxi driver who told you that

your eyes light up the world, when you smile.


Like the small child who showed you

the wonder in simple things.


Like the poor man who offered

to share his lunch with you.


Like the rich man who showed you it

really is all possible, if only you believe.


Like the stranger who just happened

to come along when you had lost your way.


Like the friend who touched your heart,

when you didn't think you had one left to touch.


Angels come in all sizes and shapes,

All ages and skin types.


Some with freckles, some with dimples,

some with wrinkles, some without.


They come disguised as friends, enemies,

teachers, students, lovers and fools.


They don't take life too seriously,

They travel light.


They leave no forwarding address,

They ask for nothing in return.


They wear sneakers with gossamer wings,

They get a deal on dry cleaning.


They are hard to find when your eyes are closed,

But they are everywhere you look

when you choose to see.