Blueprint for an Angel
© 1998 by Jeffrey Rodman

Was this, perhaps, a random design,
or the bright inspiration of a cosmic mind?
Nose and teeth, eyes and skin
But your giggle and your wiggle is where it begins
They put the sunrise in your face,
sometimes the full moon takes its place
how do you be the what you are,
in all the skies, my brightest star?

Blueprint for an angel
the drawings are on file;
sketchpad of perfection:
a perfect blend of function, form and style.

With zero defects as the goal
they implemented quality control
Rubens legs and dancing feet, 
they said, "Let's make this one short and sweet!"
And then the product hit the shelves
it was not the packaging that sells
When at last you flew down from your perch
at the National Institute for Angel Research

You are so funny, you are so fine
you make me so happy so much of the time
My happy camp,
my tasty treat, 
delectable from head to feet.

Blueprint for an angel
the drawings are on file;
sketchpad of perfection:
a perfect blend of function, form and style.