If my health is good at 75
I need look no further than my mother
She was healthy all her life
Lived to 94
What she had she gave to me
First born of her four
She lived a healthy holy life
Caring for her brood
Working hard and loving us
Her health robust and rude
The way she lived a signpost
This is how to be
Be good be kind be grateful
Stand up and follow me
Today George Alagiah
Was asked for his advice
As he battles with his cancer
What would he share with us?
Ubuntu is the great word
Follow it and see
I am me because you are you
We make humanity
And at the turning of the year
Our spirit to renew
The Baptist points to Jesus
The way the life and true
What do you feed your soul on?
If not the word of God
Our spirit needs its nourishment
Needs its daily food
My parents gave me food and warmth
Encouragement and love
Faith and understanding
Hope in God above
Brian Fahy
3 January 2022
Erris Poetry 