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Your Candle

Yesterday time was going by, As I walk down the street looking at the sky, Many thought runing threw my mind, As I was about to pass the corner, I saw an old man pan handling for change, saying he was hungery, And just needed a dollar to by some food, I stood there listing to him and as he was speaking to me, I felt the tears begen to fill my eyes, and I said sir, Im sorry but I don't have no money... And he looked down for a second, And in a moments time he looked up, And said can I ask you a favor and I said yes sir, What is it? He looked me strait in the eyes and said when you go into the church tonight, Will you pray for me please, I have a daughter, And some more kids, I don't mean anything mean... Then as I looked at him.. I cryied out and tears were falling, As I promiesd and then told him, Carrie your candle, run to threw the darkness, And go light your world, Carrie your candle, And go light your world...

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