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Random Sunday Morning

It's hotter than hell; A-C has a glitch. Rolled up shirt sleeves, jacket left on a pew, He preached fast; choir robes beginning to smell. Sweaty congregation leaves; sermon's done. He couldn't tell, did God show up today? His shoulders slumped. Returning for his coat his wife has discovered an envelope. "...pray this widens your scope," it read unsigned. It brought hope, hundred-dollar bill inside but left him stumped, someone's random kindness. two unrhymed quintets written: January 28, 2017

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Date: 2/10/2017 2:20:00 PM
Wonderful story. Spreading joy is a beautiful thing. Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 1/29/2017 7:47:00 PM
hey, that was sure a nice surprise!! So you are a preacher? I enjoyed finding that out!
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Date: 1/29/2017 9:02:00 PM
We poets are all preachers of a sort, aren't we? It is based on a true story with a great deal of hyperbole. I put the envelope in the preacher's pocket, and watched in the background as he joyfully discovered it. You want some joy, be a blessing unawares. Thanks, Andrea, for the comment.

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