The body is brought in the night before
And lies before the altar of the Lord
Life’s journey over a confrere hardly known
But what I knew I liked and would gladly own
They spoke of his warmth and sense of humour
A man who took a house and made it home
Toiled his years in Africa then a year in Rome
Returning home as illness took its toll
Came from a big family I hear
Warmth has to come from somewhere family dear
A brother I scarcely knew yet feel his loss
As if for someone close and always near
I joined the mass by Internet connection
Familiar faces good to see again
And I feel a jolt to get my self together
And live my days be they sunshine be they rain
God bless you Martin bless the home you came from
And give you rest and happy company
Beef Wellington would be nice to share among them
And don’t forget to start with G and T
Brian Fahy
16 August 2021
Erris Poetry 