I once knew an angel
That alone is enough
Who enchanted my being
No matter how rough
I was changed forever
To that I am sure
The angel, she loved me
That itself to endure;
To bask in the light
To grovel in grace
A privilege alone
To lay eyes on the face
The angel I knew
Was, though, not immortal
And grew sad in turn
For ent’ring the portal
Of life on this earth
And so drained the love
From the angel’s sweet eyes
Visions terrible, of:
War, sadness, evil
Death and deception
Murder, disease-
There was no exception
The angel did wither
So suffering, died
My heart was broken
But not once had I cried
For it was expected
An angel so grand
To give back so soon
To the paradise land
I killed her, the angel
She didn’t belong
Meant only for heaven
I did nothing wrong
Such pain did I see
Upon her sweet face
I knew but one way
To give her a place
Where love was quite endless
Where she could free fly
To be among those
‘Bove even the sky
With heavy a heart
Though set was my plan
I waited ‘til night
And then I began:
I tiptoed so silent
Across her bright haven
Daring to watch her
The beauty all-craven
Sleep peaceful, my love
Chest moves up and down
So calmly she’s dreaming
Her face a slight frown
For even in fantasy
Her plights vanished not
I did her this favor;
No more human lot
I plucked from her bed
Smelling faint of the flower
A pillow in white lace
With folds to devour
Ev’ry last breath
Of this angel’s quaint lungs
So she could depart
And speak freely the tongues
She shared with the angels
Not unlike herself
And finally rest
My saccharine elf-
My mind then went blank
My weapon reared back
Her eyes fluttered not
Unexpecting attack
I shoved my weight down
Pushed with all my great force
And pressed with my soul
Yet lacking remorse
The angel did cry
And oh, did she scream
With the rapture she felt
For the patient gold stream
But I held no emotion
I knew it was best
She could finally visit
Another ch’rub’s nest
She wriggled with pride
And she gasped and she racked
This intelligent beauty
Knew why I did act
For the seraph must fly
Her blood must be shed
Jealous world, be at peace
For my angel is dead.