Luke 11:27-28
Your mother must be very proud of you
So said a woman in the crowd
Impressed with the man from Nazareth
Moved to bless his mother words out loud
Lovely to hear your mother praised
The woman who gave you life and breath
The woman who stood by you all your days
And at the cross remained until your death
And even so there is a greater praise
For everyone who hears the word of God
And practises that word in simple ways
Their influence more mighty than the sword
Our influence is greater than we know
The grace of God a power deep inside
Devote your self to God and it will flow
And warm the hearts of others far and wide
Brian Fahy
8 October 2021
Erris Poetry 