A Thousand Spirits Hovered
* Inspired by Constance's poem "A Thousand Spirits Hovered"
Candle light flickered on the old chapel walls
Where shadows of spirits danced joyfully on stone
An amazing view greeted a disheveled girl
Whose eyes followed flickering formations that shone
Spirits beckoned, implored her, she sensed their presence
And she wanted so much to respond as they asked
By lighting just one more candle, add to the glow
As on the floor beneath their warm lights she basked
Shoeless, weary and clad in drab, ragged attire
She prayed to the Pieta; her pockets were bare
When nary a coin could be found she cried aloud,
“Blessed Mother, I hope you will answer my prayer”
‘Twas then an altar candle’s flame suddenly lit
And the spirits’ voices sang out soft and tender
She knelt before the Pieta, offering thanks
No money could purchase such heavenly splendor
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2010
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