It was a rainy night; I was off to the pub,

The Clifden Arms, so full of charms.

A carol concert was taking place,

David the vicar was there; also Grace,

Taking her place on the keyboard.

The room was full of folk from near and far,

Not me—I haven’t got a car,

But I live quite near.

Some friends of old and new were there;

The room was full.

I don’t remember being in the same room

With so many folk. David the Vicar gave a talk.

The carols started; we had such fun.

The voices rang out like an angel’s throng.

My heart was full to be a part of this place.

Many thanks go out to David and Grace.