We all sat stunnedAs we gasped in surpriseBut we knew he meant itThe Pope told no lies
What would people say?What would they do?Who will be the new Pope?Will it be you?
And just as the news was sinking inSuddenly all of them broke out in a wide, happy grinOne of them said, "Well would you look at that."Standing at the door was The Pope In The Hat.
He said to us, "Why do you all look like that?""Is this what my resignation's begat?""I must say I'm surprised by the expressions I've found.""I'm still the Pope, there should be smiles all around."
"I've been Pope all these years""I've served you all very well""And when I go I'll take with me""Many stories to tell"
Someone in the crowd started to speakIt got so quiet, not a peep, not a squeakThey said, "What of the scandals you leave behind?"He said, "No one remembers, no one will mind."
The end of the month it will all start againThe process of choosing from some very good men.They've devoted their lives to faith and beliefAnd it's their time to shineAnd it's my time to leave
He paused for a minute, a small tear in his eyeTrying to think of a gentle way to say his goodbyeHe said, "Despite what you may hear walking round this place""be brave, remember, stay strong in your faith."
Soon February 28th will come, and in a blink that will be thatHe'll be history, The Pope In The Hat
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