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I was the throne at a King’s coronation I was the cross at Christ’s crucifixion I grew the apple for Adam and Eve I was the first piston, would you believe! I was the arrow that killed poor King Harold I was the boat that discovered a new world I was the horse that defeated the Trojans I am the pulpit for all theologians I am the school desk that bore your carved name I am the kindling that starts a warm flame I am the stake where they tied Joan of Arc I am the beacon that brings light to the dark I am mahogany, willow and poplar I am sapele, cedar and alder I am the paper that recorded your birth I am the coffin that returns you to earth!