Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Paso El Papa

 






To arise for Sunday morning blessings 

Papa, the shepherd, went out to the fields

Leaving his garments behind in their fold.

A simple wooden ship will carry him

On his quiet journey through eternity.

Fourscore and eight Easter’s had ascended.


And now, this mass will be the last farewell

A last prayer painted in aquarelle.


Jorge and Francis will walk for the poor

And heaven’s gates will welcome the humble

Provide sanctuary for the weakest

The homeless, the besieged, the immigrant.

For the boy, the man, the priest and a Pope

Will speak of peace and of goodwill for all.


And now, his rosary of gentleness

Will be remembered as his blessedness.








 

 

 

 


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