The phrase "Our Better Angels" is attributed to Abraham Lincoln. It is from a speech where the end of the line was: "the better angels of our nature."
I have long loved this phrase and have wanted to write around it. I hope it does not offend anyone on religious grounds; that is not my intent.

Many readers will not like some of the choices I've made in this poem. Again, they are not meant to offend.
Folks might especially think it ridiculous that I've juxtiposed whimsical fluff with very serious and important entries. I was trying to choose from the breadth of life. Most of what I've chosen to put in are most poignant and serious. A couple are amusing and terrifically unimportant. I felt the need for a compilation of the real/serious and the silly/make-believe, which I think are the makings for a full life. I had to include an animal because I love animals so much.
I encourage you all to make your own list of "our better angels," for yourselves. Even if it's not in a poem.

Clarification of entries:
The ukulele solo by Iz refers to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, a Hawaiian musican who passed away in 1997 at age 38. Do yourself a favor and listen to his tune online that combines the songs Somewhere Over The Rainbow and It's A Wonderful Life. I think it will make you feel better.

World famous chef and restauanteur from Spain, Jose Andres formed the World Central Kitchen in response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. He and his people have served millions of meals to relief victims in Central and South America as well as in Africa and Cambodia. The meals are not the usual relief food fare; they are food worthy of restaurants. He says he feels feeding the body wonderful food, feeds the soul wonderfully.

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