Candles On the Corner

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Candles On the CornerWhile Maria was makin’ lemon pieHer boy said he was goin’ outsideTo fix the fencepost in the yardShe was kneadin’ on the chopping board Heard a sudden noise outdoorsThat was like backfires from a carSomething made her run outsideShe fell to her knees when she sawSome nails and wood besideHer poor son on the lawnThough it wasn’t mentioned much in the papersHis story was passed through friends n neighborsHow that lonely street flooded with strangersAnd how their prayers rode the wings of angelsMidnight became a chapel for mournersAnd they left tears and candles on the cornerWell, it was cold and overcastAnd as word kept spreadin’ fastMaria found comfort as the crowd grewSoft hymns became a mighty shoutSomething tore the curtain of cloudsSo a golden moon could shine throughThey stood outside that fenceAnd found strength in their griefSometimes what don’t make senseBecomes faith and beliefChorusThe only good that came from losing her sonWas bringing divided people together as oneChorus…©2007 Robert George