The other day I crossed paths

With an angel, from Porthleven

As we passed, she shared her smile

It was a slice of heaven.

Strolling on, imbibing the beauty

Of the wonderful coastal walk,

A voice inside informed me

We'd soon meet again and talk.

Perhaps it was a fanciful thought,

For we were going opposite ways ..

But unerring coincidence can't be dodged,

When it visits on auspicious days.

 

See earlier, she'd slipped in behind me

In a cake and coffee queue

I dared not turn or glance at her,

Lest she took to her wings and flew.

So it was intrigue more than surprise

As I made my way down a lane

To once again encounter her

And feel the radiance of her presence again.

We approached, laughter spilled and we giggled,

I said 'who's stalking who', as we jiggled,

Then  fell into a brief chat, 

About this and that,

And she told me she lived in Porthleven

Didn't ask her name, didn't play a game

A far brighter flame burns in heaven.

 

So I went on my way on this curious day

Thanking the Gods in the heavens,

For wanting to have me know,

And kindly bringing to show

Their angel, who lives in Porthleven.