holy candle

A priest lights up his holy candle
Tries to let his fears go
Knows he has to stand tomorrow
Lead a flock he does not know

Sees the coffin prematurely
Hears the pre canned cries of grief
Sighs for god
He cries for god
Unsteady in his own belief

Reaches for his leather bible
Lays his hopes upon the cross
Knows for sure one thing only
The dead stay dead and ever lost.

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