Lilian Broca
Guardian Angel, 1994
lithograph on paper, 37/40
65.6 x 47.2cm
Collection of the Richmond Art Gallery, 996.5.1
Gift of artist



Guardian Angel

She gazed persistently with her unfailing eyes.
Her heart devoted, your soul purified,
Mesmerized you with her eternal blessing
Brought to life an inner core, no longer aching.
Guarded you; guided you, what an angel.

Now lifeless, trying to hold onto a fragile frame;
Her intuition vanishes when you call out her name.
Emotions mixed with her lingering essence,
No longer does she exist for continuing guidance.
Exploited you; misguided you, what an angel.

Her smile may deceive the insightful eye.
Yet deep within, there’s anticipation to fly.
Incapable of overcoming her burden alone,
Maybe she needs guidance, an angel of her own.
Attended you; protected you, what an angel.

Her constant guidance enlightened your tender shadow
In favor, return a shield to protect her vanishing torso,
With newfound strength, remove agony from her figure
Beautify the wonders of life for her to capture.
Educate her; entice her, what an angel you are.

-Huyen