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Master
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since 1999-08-18
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0 posted 2000-08-11 02:03 AM


Under the roof, by God protected,
They sat in rags and begged for change.
Outside the vestibule, neglected,
Where only moonbeams interjected
And fell like spotlights on the stage,
The beggars peacefully expected
The people of the upper class,
Whose souls, in spirit of the Mass,
Would softer turn by Truth affected.
But on the cold December night,
The sinners to their coaches rushed,
And horses pulling through the slush
Would quickly disappear from sight.
And then, at once, the revelation--
The church by snow was set alight,
As beggars watched with admiration,
The wooden building would ignite
And meet each faithful expectation,
Fulfilling souls with warmth and light.


© Copyright 2000 Andrey Kneller - All Rights Reserved
hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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1 posted 2000-08-12 08:51 AM


Master...well done once more both in form and content  
Master
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2 posted 2000-08-12 01:19 PM


Thanks Ruth! Glad you liked it!
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