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My Patron St. Francis

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When I think of
My Patron St. Francis
I think of the many
Questions I would ask him

“Do animals go to Heaven?”
I know he would say “yes!”
“Flowers, butterflies; do they have souls?”
“My dear, you above many know they are blessed!”

As a child, you were my favorite
Along with my sweet St. Bernadette
Your gentle love and guidance
Helped me not to cry or fret

Oh, my dear Protector of Animals
One who’s brother and sister
Are the beloved sun and moon
You alone know my heart like no other!

Bring your beautiful  comfort
Into this dark world now
For I can no longer bare
The suffering upon my brow

For your precious animals
Are being exploited and slaughtered
Just for greed and profit, trying to
say they have no soul to justify it

And  along with the Blessed Mary
The Earth is surely your Mother
And she is being harmed and used
with no respect for her or any other

What I can change
Help me to do it now
And things beyond my control
May I know the difference somehow

For you had the strength
And you held onto the courage
To be true to your soul
And not buy into the carnage

Guide me now, my Beloved
My kind and gentle Knight
Help me to be forever strong
And to keep fighting for the right!






Author notes

St. Francis of Assisi is my Patron Saint. He and St. Bernadette of Lourdes.

Pictures are through the courtesy of Photobucket.

For stories about St. Francis, go to;

http://www.americancatholic.org/features/francis/stories.asp

The one about the wolf is fascinating.

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Comments

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  • ourgirlFriday
    October 25
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    absolutely fantastic!!!


  • debilynn gold member
    December 10, 2008

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    great write. good rhythm and rhyme. vivid imagery. congrats on getting a gold! thank you for sharing your amazing talent. keep writing poet! God bless you always


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    October 21, 2008
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    I am honored

    And I hereby give this Gold Trophy to my beloved Patron Saint Francis of Assisi who I will love for all eternity. He is the one who deserves the trophy for if it were not for him I would not have been inspired to write this poem. He is beloved, honored and cherished!

    Gold Fisheye Trophy Pictures, Images and Photos

    To: St. Francis of Assisi -

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  • Frodofan
    October 11, 2008

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    Very nicely said. I have the first image on a plaque.

    I like how you rhymed it and made it very true and personal to yourself. I love your pure thoughts here. Thanks for entering.


    • kareneisenlord gold member
      October 18, 2008
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      Thank you for your sweet comment!

      Yes, I adore St. Francis of Assisi. He is one of my favorite saints if not my most favorite one. He had the strength and courage to stand up to the Church, in humility. I admire him in all respects; for he was true to himself. An inspiration to all who know him. Thank you for this opportunity. I quite enjoyed writing this poem in honor of my patron Saint! karen

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