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Angel In Disguise

© Laura E. Swan

Angel In Disguise

Uploaded: May 17, 2014 | Entered: May 17, 2014 12:28:47

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Angel In Disguise

Have I Ever Passed An Angel On The Street?
Was He Hidden From My View Or Did We Meet?

If We Spoke, Was I Gracious? Was I Kind?
Or Did I Pass In Haste Just Leaving Him behind?

Did He Help Me In Some Way That I Did Not Know?
Was I Aware That His Presence Helped Me To Grow?

Oh Lord, Did I Miss A Blessing In My Day?
Did I Turn Away An Angel That You Sent My Way?

Help Me, Lord. Open My Heart And Eyes,
The Next Stranger That I Meet Might Be
An Angel In Disguise!

By
Laura E Swan Jan 16, 1999

Hebrews 13:2 - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: For thereby
some have entertained angels unawares.

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DDR done in Smart Photo Editor, Portrait Professional and Microsoft Digital Imaging.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 17, 2014

Excellent Laura!

jo ann c. #1573315

Douglas Pignet May 17, 2014

beautifully done #11046780

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 17, 2014

Fabulous!! And a good lesson for us all. #11046784

Michelle Alton May 17, 2014

Hmm. That verse has me wondering what you may have been up to lately.

Intriguing work on the SP. #11046785

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 17, 2014

Wonderful digital work on this image wonderful words to go with it!! #11046827

Stephen Zacker May 17, 2014

This is Fantastic! #11046905

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 17, 2014

I like this a lot Laura! and the verse is very meaningful! Thank you for sharing! #11046951

Renata Gusciora May 17, 2014

What a unique self portrait, Laura!Interesting effects!Very creative! #11046971

Colette M. Metcalf May 18, 2014

Well done!!! #11047059

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 18, 2014

Hi Jo Ann, Doug, Carolyn, Michelle, Jeff, Steve, Amanda, Renata and Colette!!

Thank you all so much! Sorry that I haven't been here lately. My 95 year old Father In Law was in the hospital for 45 days and then was put into long term care. It has been grueling and stressful and very hard on him and us.

But we are trying our best to stay chipper and kind and helpful and even forgiving when "Papa" slams his hand down and demands that we take him home. The doctors say this is not at all possible. He needs too much care.

So........We are visiting a lot and ordering wheel chairs and walkers and buying what he needs and basically putting our own lives on hold quite a bit. The stress levels have gotten quite high at times.

I am very grateful for morning coffee, a little DDR from time to time and being able to visit you all when and where I can.

I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING A GREAT SPRING TIME and that YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN TO ENJOY LIFE!!!?

Thanks for all you said and for your visits.

-Laura :D #11047350

John Connolly May 18, 2014

It is good to see you coping with old age Sister Swanee! We have experienced the trials you are going through at the moment, and they can be very distressing and time consuming!
I love this self portrait, it is a great presentation! #11047477

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 18, 2014

Hi Bro John :) Thank you so much for all. On many days now he seems happy to be there getting pampered but there are days...We are fearful he will make it out to the bus and get lost looking for "home", that is ow out of the question for him to return to. His 88 yr old Sister visited again and told him about he bus stop around the corner. Lol...(GULP!) He is always way worse after her visits.

-Sis #11047490

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 19, 2014

I know I mentioned it on Fb, but this is fit for a movie poster. And if noone has done the movie yet, someone should - just to be able to use this FANTASTIC image as the poster.

It is so very creative, SSSister.

I LOVE the sense of movement - and I LOVE your expression. It is totally mesmerizing!!

The first time I saw it it didn't have the duplicate in the background and I think it is disturbing.

It is SUCH a marvellous creation on its own. #11047851

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 19, 2014

Hi SSSKiki! I tried this image in so many different combinations. So you feel the poster should be for a "Thriller" movie? Or did it change the look for you having the second face in the BG?

Maybe I could show it out to the right people and see what happens??? :D

THANKS and thank you for your honesty :)

Which did you like better???

Thank you lots!!!

SSSLala :D #11047892

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 19, 2014

Nonono silly Sister :) :) :)

You look so beautiful and this would NOT be for a thriller.

A magical movie. A movie that includes fate - destiny - I'm not really sure.

My first thought was NOT a thriller - but - yes - magical.

The woman who saw everything - title for the movie. Hmmm! Yes?

Like this woman is capable of all unexpected wonderful things. Only if messed with - hehe!!!

The look is wayyy beyond fabulous and so is the image. Those eyes!!! Noone escapes those piercing and yet loving eyes.

It's the second face that bothers me.

Yes, I saw it on Fb - and I'm sure I commented there.

I really really love it (without the second face in the background - yes, well, I think we got the point by now)

- and please do show to as many people as possible.

I really believe that this is one of the best creations that you've made. And that says a lot, 'cause your work keeps impressing me.

This one ought to make you famous. I mean it.
#11047925

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 23, 2014

What a beautiful poem to go with such a beautiful portrait, Ms.Laura!! Wonderful sentiment! #11051020

Mary K. Robison May 24, 2014

Your silvery SP is AB-FAB and then some, Pom!(You really don't need the color version over the shoulder - kind of distracting.)
Movie Title, from your own lovely poem: "Angel in Disguise."
:-D #11051253

Stan Kwasniowski May 24, 2014

Laura, awesome #11051482

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 24, 2014

Howdie Terry, Mare and Stan! :D

Mare you will be happy to see I have entered a new one today without the inner person showing in color. :)

I love the movie ideas. I actually have an entire movie in my heart if I can just someday get it on paper. It might fit into this image, too. Hmmmmm!!!!

I appreciate your visits very much and your comments even more! :D

HAPPY SPRINGTIME EVERYONE!

-Laura :D #11051521


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