Tea with an Angel

Steeped with love deep in her heart,
I shared tea with an angel.

My soul is forever filled with more love,
for sharing tea with an angel.

She slept on an earthen floor
In an ancient mud walled home.

Water boiled on a dirt floor fire
She rose to greet her visitor.

She shared from her meager supply,
the inner joyous tea of an angel.

My soul is forever filled with more love,
since sharing tea with an angel.

By Marie LeRoy

(Marie LeRoy is a member of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis.)

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