The destruction of Jerusalem
The fall of the year
Agony among the nations
Hatred anger fear
Portents come together
The signs of the times
Cold disturbing weather
Oh for warmer climes
In the midst of darkness
Jesus sees the light
Coming on the clouds of heaven
Justice in all its might
From the throne of Calvary
Arms out open wide
In our troubles stand erect
The Lord is by our side
Soon the days of Advent
Open a new year
The coming of the Lord again
Reasons for to cheer
In the bleak mid winter
Look out for the sun
Our life renewed in every day
Place your trust in him
Brian Fahy
24 November 2022
+ Quare Times won the Grand National in 1955. I guess the name means ‘strange times’, but as I began to learn Latin I realised it could also mean ‘Why are you afraid?’ The name suits the season. We live in strange times and that in its self often gives us cause to be afraid. But faith in Our Lord is a power that overcomes all fear.
Erris Poetry 