I saw a light
That shone so bright
It led many people
To become wonderful in sight.

They marveled so gayly
At this beautiful new light
But somehow lost hope
As they drifted from the right.

Their lights grew dim
As they went further down a road
Until they stopped
At a house of good abode.

They reflected on the light
They led them so far
Then they remembered themselves
To lead others from the dark.

Cecelia Weir

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