A preacher of the Gospel
That’s my call
Not priest so much but preacher
That is all
I listen to the Gospel
And then the everyday
Put the two together
Helps people on their way
The verses that I’m writing now
Are mainly in that vein
Say the word that helps and heals
Say it once again
Listen out for wisdom
Share it on the page
A worthy occupation now
For someone of my age
It could be that I’ve years to live
My health is good you see
Came from a healthy mother
A healthy family tree
She lived until she was 94
Cause of death old age
A lovely loving mother
A veritable sage
Your mother’s great my father said
Healthy as can be
All her own teeth at her age
Dad’s compliment you see
You’d think he was talking about a horse!
Was mammy’s quick reply
But the thought was well intended
He never told a lie
So on we go another year
And for now another day
I bless the Lord for all my health
Long, long may it stay
Look out for one another
Be patient as you go
And don’t forget to give the world
The smile that says ‘hello’
Brian Fahy
20 September 2021
Erris Poetry 