#NoPoo Book 1     An ode to Gabriel

Chapter V of Chapter V  
The Third Heaven  
The Angel’s Higher Council Meeting  

“Father and mother no matter what becomes of me, I love you two, and earth is not that bad, until I find a willing soul to help me earn my wings back.”  
“Dear, why are you giving up? The inquiry has not begun, and we have faith in you.”  
“I wish I can say the same for myself.”  
‘Dear, is there something you’re not telling us?”  
“Ahh yes, mother those submitted earthly scrolls.”  
“Yes dear.”  
“They display me in an...”  
“An earthly favorable light.”  
“Michael.”  
“I’ve personally viewed your life span flashbacks as an earth Angel. I do believe you will be exonerated.”  
“Thanks.”  
“You will once we get back down to earth.”  
“At my grace, I shall.”  
“Dear, what we’re trying to say.”  
“Ah...yes, I think I am ready mother.”  
“Gabriele, I need to speak with you.”  
“Sure Michael.”  
“And I will see you later on beautiful.”  
“Most certainly.”  
“Are you ready dear.”  
“As, I will always be, hopefully, I make the right decision.”  
 
The Third Heaven  
The Angel’s Higher Council Meeting  
The Inquiry For An Angel  
 
“As, a Heavenly Angel, before your earthly parchments are read to the panel, and then your life span as an earth Angel is judged. Is there anything you would like to add?”  
“I’ve personally viewed your life span flashbacks as an earth Angel. I do believe you will be exonerated.”  
“No sir.”  
“It appears we have two earthly scrolls written by you as an earth Angel, one appears, Evolution of Reincarnation, very enlightening, and Have Mercy On Who You Entertain, one could assume it was dedicated to Archangel Michael, however, there is one that troubles this panel.”  
“Which scribbling is in question Selaphiel?”  
“The scribbling is entitled, The Sands of Time. It questions the theory of an Angel to advise earthlings there is no Heaven.”  
“Selaphiel, you must member you have non-believers on earth as well. I must take into consideration. It was written for them to seek their own truth.”  
“Are you ready for your flashbacks?”  
“Yes.”  
“Thus far, you have been an great asset to earth as this panel has witnessed.”  
“We see no reason for you to lose your wings for your disobedience, however, it brings this panel to say. You will be granted earthly visits, on one stipulation. You are not to have any contact with this, mortal man, earthling. Once you leave here, that part of your memory will be obliterated.”  
“Isn’t there any other way, we share the same space at times the same breath.”  
“That is your punishment and the only punishment that caters to this particular castigation.”  
“Father, please, not this ruling, it would hurt more than living on earth as a human.”  
“Sometimes it is better to hurt in silence, then cry out loud. Your Angel wings will protect you, as God has himself.”  
“Are you satisfied with your final ruling.”  
“Yes, and I must thank the panel for leniency.”  
“Michael thank you for anything.”  
“I guess I will see you on earth.”  
“I suppose you will.”  

Heaven B.C  
Pearly Gates Avenue  
Later That Evening  

“Mother, now that father has left us alone. How am I to be on earth, and…”  
“Avoid this earthling.”  
“Yes.”  
“As you’ve heard the panel state, once your wings set on earth soil, no memory. You will be free at last. Therefore, make your own rules, within the creed of being a humble earth Angel.”  
“A strong connection, written in the stars is not as easy to break mother.”  
“Have faith daughter; you will be strong, and Archangel Michael will be overseeing your presence, as who, I do not know. He is not permitted to say.”  
“Well mother, it’s about that time. I love you and father; who has already given me his stern speech.”  
“If earth gets complicated, our Heavenly doors will always be open for you.”  
“Thanks mother, I know, and I love you.”  
“I love you too daughter and take care.”  
“I will.”  
 
Words (688)

 

don't like them
dropped off
in the middle
of a poem









..|...

 
sledgehammer to the mirror
much more than the (w)hole
the smashed view

a kaleidoscope
of perspectives

what preceded
the impact
as usual
unannounced
can be seen
in the vascular landscape

...