She collects angels
the way others amass shoes,
or a child collects marbles
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I like this poem. I think you could expand on it, make it a two-parter and create an even better poem. The poem is almost too elusive, as regards working class, and what or why the questions. It reads as a person of unquestioning faith (a physial hoarder of faith, in a sense) so I'm wondering why the questions. I like the comparison of the childlike to the faithful. Also the use of a word like 'amass'. A good writing. More thought-provoking than it first appears.
I like this one also, two good writes Lori, very enlightening, and very sweet as well. Love the subject. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
I think I get this in the very last stanza.....