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A Rage of Angels - Sandra Seamans

Hidden bombs exploded, shattering the organized chaos of the early morning rush hour.

Hidden bombs exploded, shattering the organized chaos of the early morning rush hour. Screams pierced the air. Souls were ripped from bodies.

The guardian angels were in a panic. Their “helping hands” method of protection was torn asunder. They glided among the dead, searching for their charges. Peace over-lapped in waves as they tried to soothe and calm the bedlam of lost souls searching for their bodies. Souls trying to re-enter their stolen lives. Slowly, the angels gained control, calming the waves of desperation. Their voices joining the chant of “Why, God?”

Not even God knew the answer.

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Drabbly goodness.  Very nice, Sandra.  I liked this one.

1 Jim July 26, 2006 4:00 pm

Nice job, Sandra! So short!

2 Kate Thornton July 27, 2006 3:06 pm

Very fitting for our time without being obvious and tied to 9/11; concise, descriptive and moving in only a few words.  Great job, excellent work

3 Rod Drake August 01, 2006 11:38 am

Wow, I really loved this one Sandra!  What a powerful concept.  The image really came alive for me.

4 jason evans August 02, 2006 9:13 am

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

5 sandra seamans August 02, 2006 12:58 pm

[...] Seamans submitted a nice little drabble to Flashes of Speculation called A Rage of Angels. Go check it out! Side note: I’ve actually been considering a drabble contest over on Flashes, as [...]

6 Writer’s Blog » Blog Archive » Drabbling February 06, 2007 11:19 am

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