'Magnificat' on My 73rd Birthday
Let my soul reflect the greatness of God,
The Goodness of Mary, Jesus, the saints and prophets--
Some of whom I've known very well, Deo Gratias!
Thank you for my "own precious life"
And the blessed lives of my family and friends.
May I live up to their kindness
May I live up to their goodness!
I think of my Mom and Dad,
Precious family and friends gone,
But with their lights still burning in my heart--
Let the light and love persist!
Deo Gratias, Go Raibh Maith Agaibh,
Herzlichen Dank, ¡Gracias!
Thank You!
Bob Coughlin / June 11, 2021
[I think of the "Magnificat" as the greatest song of Thanksgiving. Here's my little version for my 73rd birthday. The phrase "own precious life" is from the poetry of Mary Oliver. I can't tell you how many people, living and dead, came to mind as I wrote this little poem. The ending is in Latin, Irish, German, Spanish . . . and English.]
