One More Angel
(For Dale Willis, Upon His Passing)

There were angels hiding
In the crystal snow
They watched as you went flying
As fast as you could go

They saw as you went gliding
At the speed of light
Though the cold was biting
The Sun shone, oh so bright

The air was blue and such a sight
As you sailed down, with ease
Brilliant angels, danced in flight
Their feathers stirred the breeze

The sight of glistening feathers
Dazzled eyes of blue
You even wondered whether
They were dancing just for you

So graceful, with their haloes
Of holy golden light
How lovely, the designs they chose
To guide you on your flight

Then angel Raphael, the great
Hovered in the East
Gabriel — his horn of Fate
And Michael — not the least

All along, with Uriel
The Angel of the Earth
Decided to reveal
Your next phase of Eternal Birth

So with wings around you
They lifted up your spirit
Your eyes looked at your soul in view
Your earthly form, not near it

You tried to tell the ones you left
That you must take your leave
And with tears, their hearts bereft
Your loss, on earth, we grieve

We cannot lovely angels blame
Who saw your heart of gold
And gave you wings, and heavn’ly name
Your new life to unfold

Oh, brother of our precious Lord
You leave behind this globe
And none on earth could scarce afford
The glory of your robe

For it is precious silver
Threaded thru with gold
Your soul, we prayed deliver
Straight to heaven’s fold

Where God was there to greet you
In glory, and in joy
He was waiting there to meet you
His faithful, bless’ed boy

One more angel now in heaven
Who’ll guide us through our day
One more precious soul, God-given
Listens as we pray

O, wondrous man of heaven
We bless all that you’ve done
And for the joy you’ve given
A smile for everyone

And yes, Dale we shall miss you
For you are family
God’s loving light shall kiss you
Til’ one day we may see

Your kind face and gentle heart
That followed God’s own plan
For you have lived the perfect part
God’s Righteous, Holy Man.

(For my beloved childhood friend, Nathan Dale Willis - Upon his passing)

Photo of Dale Willis, by permission; Thoth Tarot Card: “The Universe”, © O.T.O.