I like to keep an eye out for my son
Make sure he’s all right
Not getting down or glum
Not too anxious worried or depressed
That life does not cause him mental stress
If mental stress can keep away
Then we will have the sunny day
So I like to keep an eye out for my son
My father in the end was all serene
His later years all calm and settled down
But looking back he wasn’t always seen
That way – he had his lowly days
Loss of health brought on the moody blues
No longer the breadwinner couldn’t choose
But he came through and calmness was his gift
To us his children setting out on life
And now I understand the gospel call
So often Jesus tells his friends and all
Do not be afraid his constant word
There is no need to fear haven’t you heard
How little sparrows neither sow nor spin
And yet God cares for all the lilies win
So let us help each other now to see
All will be well I promise faithfully
Brian Fahy
17 January 2022
Erris Poetry 