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September 12, 2007 NORTH FOREST BEACH --
The Dove Street Story
Ten years ago in a similar season
A baby girl came, and gave us a reason
To light the magnolia tree on Rue Dove,
And many lights more on the oak trees above.
We knew that our hearts weren’t two sizes too small,
But we knew that our tree was three sizes too tall.
How could we reach the uppermost branches?
Without our taking incredible chances?
The ladder alone could reach only too high,
But with a long pole we could reach to the sky.
People came down the street asked to pay
Our light bills, received on the previous day.
We said “No”, then decided to tell,
That a much better purpose would be The Deep Well.
House after house began then to light
Beautiful strings: blue, red, green and white.
The traffic increased year after year,
Presents and food for The Well did appear.
So when you drive by look up in the tree.
A beautiful dove, 15 stars you will see.
A star for each year… it’s a wonderful show.
We’re glad you came by, and we want you to know.
Twelve Days of Dove Street Lighting
On the first day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
A light string in an oak tree.
On the second day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
two ornaments, etc.
On the third day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
a three section pole, etc.
On the fourth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
four leaking leads, etc.
On the fifth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
five chewing squirrels, etc.
On the sixth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
six testers testing, etc.
On the seventh day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
seven swags a swirling, etc.
On the eighth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
eight ladders leaning, etc.
On the ninth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
nine sandy moguls, etc.
On the tenth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
ten lighters leaping, etc.
On the eleventh day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
eleven splitters splitting, etc.
On the twelfth day of Lighting, my true love gave to me,
twelve cars a creeping, etc.
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