I’ve often wondered how St. Patrick drove the snakes
Right out of Erin.
Was it something that he said to them, or something he was wearin’
That made them turn away and go ... Read More
We’ve gathered here to celebrate St.Patrick’s day
But what is it that brings us here?
We are a funny lot.
We’ll wear the green and sing the songs
That don’t... Read More
There’s a lot of twaddle written
About a saint called Pat
And artists all depict him
In a robe and pointy hat.
Australians have the nerve to sing
‘Dear saint of ou... Read More
Buses manoeuvre into parking spaces
Guides shepherd their pilgrim flocks.
Street vendors sidle, brandishing souvenirs,
‘Postcards two shekels,
Silk scarves very cheap.’... Read More
Monday morning, right on seven
It’s the closest thing to heaven
When we join in meditation
Lose ourselves in contemplation.
Candlelight and flowers sweet
Grace the ... Read More
Although I aim to keep in touch
Each day, dear Lord, there is so much
That keeps on rushing through my brain
I fear my prayer may be in vain.
Though I sit still when all is ... Read More
Help of Christians, holy Mother
Patron of our great South Land
Hear the prayers we set before you
Help us all to understand
We must live with love and justice
In a world beset... Read More
Lord, I cannot see your face
But I have beheld your majesty
In the grandeur of snow-clad mountains
Your glory in sunrise over the ocean
And your beauty in stars and moonlight.
I ha... Read More
There are many holy places in great cities of the world
In cathedrals, that are symphonies in stone
And in little rustic churches where the humble people pray
For holiness is judged by God... Read More
Electric light poles litter the landscape
Except in salubrious suburbs
Where aesthetically minded planners
Had the sense to put the cables
Underground.
Yet they have a useful uglin... Read More