Random thoughts on the journey
This path your on you did not choose, it chose you my friend. You serve a God who called you through it and promised life without end. He knows your pain, it hung with Him upon that Easter tree. His arms held wide as if to say: Come, give it all to me. … Continue reading A well-worn path
When everything around you burns when colours drain; step into the deep When all you've known and thought and held is shaken when there's nothing left to lean upon; step into the deep. When wind and waves rise from the deep and rage about your sodden feet and threaten you; step into the deep Lift … Continue reading Into the deep
Caoimhín, nobleman, you were nobler still, You loved life and honoured its beauty. For those whom you knew, we drew strength from you As it seemed your solemnest duty. Like Glendalough’s son who held high the sparrow You lifted humanity higher. In adversity borne, like the crisp light of dawn, Your calling could not … Continue reading Kevin Fitzpatrick – in Memoriam
Mary mother what did you say to the child upon your breast? What soothing sounds, what song what rhyme fell upon Him from your lips? You knew His destiny, you said your 'Yes', not once, but for all time, So, tell me now my Mother, too, What song, what little rhyme? More than a Mother's … Continue reading A Mother’s song
The forever child Born, born-again, new life Dawn, flight, light breezes. The senses know the story. A story old but ever new. Light is the heart that ponders. Born of the earth to grow, to live and die, But always the forever child. To each of us, Born to grow. But sorrows, trauma, hurts and … Continue reading Forever child
There is no doubt: you married well; no need to dwell on here For this is just a 'thank you' note for all these many years, For everything you are and all the love you've shown. I love you as I did that day thirty-six years ago. You made our home, you built our life … Continue reading For Anne on our anniversary
Paul Russell: Musings 