When I was ill
How did I get well?
A tablet calmed by senses
That is true
But the cure was in the talking
With someone there for me
And something much much more
Than tea and sympathy
Honest talk unravels knots
That bind us hard inside
Honest talk empowered me
To be and not to hide
Honest talk established truth
And truth is on our side
Honest talk released my spirit
From hidden bands untied
And Christ is come among us
The honest talk of God
The saving word the truthful word
That cuts through rent-a-mob
He comes as fire upon the earth
His word is blazing still
Live by it and learn from it
Our freedom is God’s will
Brian Fahy
20 October 2022
+ Seeing a friend of mine in a dire way has caused me to recall the days of my own suffering, and to see how powerfully, honest conversations with a counsellor restored me to health. Our ability to be well is always with us and it is the good and truthful word that will bring it to life in us again.
Erris Poetry 