Lourdes is a little bit of heaven
On this earth
Dramatic mountains Pyrenees
The flowing River Gave
Fine hotels and lovely food
They’re French expect no less
And crowds of people everywhere
Souvenirs and memorabilia
And Mass and prayers and daily benediction
Torchlight processions
Catholic delection
And holy water everywhere
In taps and bottles
Yes and in a bath
And boxes for confession
And wheelchairs in profusion
The sick are everywhere
This is their town
The place belongs to them
And everyone is servant to another
Catholic communion
Sister brother
And at its heart a cave
A blessed grotto
And Mary’s name on every lip
And Bernadette Soubirous
For she is the one who started it
A messenger so true
No silly girl no fool
A witness true for you
This is a holy place without a doubt
The people come and pray
And go home blessed
I did
I have to say
Brian Fahy
11 February 2023
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Erris Poetry 