The people that lived in darkness
That’s us
We live in the land and shadow of death
That’s us
Covid covers us
Pandemic
We have no joy
No light we see
We must assess ourselves
You and me
The Lord began to preach and to heal
All kinds of sickness
Some we have ourselves
Possessed and epileptic paralysed
That is us just about the size
Possessed of foolish notions about ourselves
Unable to control ourselves betimes
And paralysed yes paralysed by fear
And by routine by mind-set so severe
What will heal us now I want to know
New year begins
Old habits still remain
Stand before the Son of man and change
Let his grace enter the soul be brave
I want to be well this day and everyday
And God wants that for you
It is his way
Do not cower do not be afraid
Stand in your human dignity
It’s how you are made
Brian Fahy
7 January 2022
Erris Poetry 