John Paul dramatic actor powerful Pole
Benedict professor hallowed hall
Francis familiar friend
Easy way
All three good leaders in their day
Shepherd of the flock a vital task
Keep the sheep together need you ask
Father to a family
Mother to a child
Keep us safe from the wolf and wild
I too a shepherd I have sheep
Lambs to care for watch them as they sleep
Guide by my example
Bring them safely home
Keep an eye out wherever they may roam
Too many folk are sheep without a shepherd
Wandering lost a desert now their home
Not knowing where they’re going
Not knowing what to do
A danger to themselves and maybe you
I thank the Lord for shepherds in my life
For mother father brother sisters too
For all who showed they cared for me
And gave their love the most
Without good shepherds all of us are lost
Brian Fahy
5 November 2021
Erris Poetry 