Page 49 - Ashlar July-September 2019

O N A L G R
G E I AND LODGE
The Ashlar R Vol. XV Issue II
They All Came Just For Me - Poem

Something big is going on here. That I might learn a thing or two
Or so I thought that night, of how a man be better made.
As the Masons came to gather round
the Great and lesser lights. When at last I had been seated
In this brotherhood of men
One from here and one from there The Master then began to bring
From places far and wide, The meeting to an end.
They came to do, I knew not what, And with all things then completed,
As they gathered there inside. They stayed a little more,
To eat and drink and share a laugh
But from each man I was greeted Before heading toward the door.
With a smile and voice of cheer.
One said, "so you're the candidate. But as we left I understood
The reason that we're here." And then began to see.
That they all came for one reason.
I scarcely knew just what he meant, They all came just for me.
For this was my "first degree."
There must be much for them to do Dear brothers I pray every lodge
Before they got to me. Will make new ones like me,
Feel as welcome as these brothers did,
Surely these guys would not travel When they held my First Degree.
for the sake of just one man.
Yes, there must be much for them to do,
Before my part began.

The "Brother Tiler" was my company
As I waited at the door
To step into this brand new realm
I had not known before.

They shared with me the three Great Lights
and some tools of the trade,