Grandad, Do Angels Cry?

When I’m feeling down and lonely
And there’s no one calling by
Is it then that the Angels cry?
If I ponder on my troubles
And heave sigh after sigh
Is it then that the Angels cry?

No, but, when a child is being abused
And there’s no one on their side
It is then that the Angels cry!
When some poor old soul is dying
And there’s no one there beside
It is then that the Angels cry!

When someone else is down and lonely
And you don’t bother calling by
It is then that the angels cry
Wherever there is cruelty
And justice isn’t nigh
It is then that the Angels cry.

If you want to dry the Angels’ tears
Then child please hear me
Wherever you see wrong and put it right
If you can help another person
And change their sigh for a smile
Then the Angels no longer cry.


Wyn Barratt.

June 2011.