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Tiny Candles

For every candle that I lit with care Ten Hail Mary's were whispered in prayer For each confession I was told to amend I said all my Hail Mary's ending in Amen If I was in the confessional without a sin I would say honestly what a good boy I had been Then I would still go light another candle and pray The next time my dad came home, that he would stay

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/29/2010 4:56:00 PM
Ahh, this is so touching a poem, Mitch. Very nice!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 4/22/2010 11:27:00 AM
The last line wrenches at the readers heart. You have captured the essence of the significance of the candles. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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Date: 4/22/2010 7:23:00 AM
A very enjoyable read Mitch. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/21/2010 9:44:00 PM
Agree with Carrie, the last line was right to the heart. I like the emotion it provokes. Well done Mitch.
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Date: 4/21/2010 7:56:00 AM
That last line was heart-breaking! Well done, Mitch! ~
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