Song of Mary

Song of justice, song of peace,

song of struggle, song that pleads,

song to stir the anxious breast,

song that brings the weary, rest.

Song that speaks into the pain

song to bring us back again.

Song upon the lips of Mary,

song to make the rich folk wary.

Song of revolution shout,

song to throw the despots out.

Song of promise for the poor,

song that opens up the door.

Song to ring across the nations,

song of reconciliation.

Song of blessing from above,

song of unexpected love.

Song for widow, orphan, stranger;

song to celebrate the anger.

Song of laughter, song of tears,

song that challenges the fears.

Song of trouble, song of strife

song of hope and truth and life.

Song that overturns the wrong,

sing with Mary, join the song.

© Ken Rookes 2019