I lifted him up to the ceiling
His delight was mine
A father and his son
Our living days entwine
Now that child looks after me
Brings children of his own
Grandsons I can play with
Never left alone
I will not leave you orphans
The promise of the Lord
The Spirit I will send to you
Faithful to his word
And little ones will understand
Mysteries so deep
The wisdom of the world is theirs
Safely now they sleep
So many people in this world
Find themselves alone
Orphaned by some tragedy
Foundlings with no home
So the Lord creates his family
And we are all his kin
I lift you to the ceiling
You are welcome come on in
Brian Fahy
13 July 2022
Erris Poetry 