A Pat On the Back
A Pat on the Back
St Patrick was a humble man, a Christian staunch and bold
He went to Ireland age sixteen whom Irish raiders stole
To slave as herdsman six long years with christian faith new found
Then in a dream told to return back to his Brit home ground
Again he met with troubled times before he saw his folks
Then after went to other lands and even wrote two works
Confessio about his faith. In Latin it was written
His mail to Corrotitus slammed Irish persecution
Again he had another dream and in it saw a missive
The heading ‘Voice of the Irish’ made Pat see his mission
So back to Ireland one more time to make the dream come real
To confirm, baptize and convert all with a renewed zeal
His works were performed without any pride
And he gave his gifts gladly to all those around
Not one he received and that was his wish
But he lived in fear of a martyrdom death
March seventeenth is reserved for Pat’s glory
The shamrock a symbol of the Trinity Holy
From bishop to saint, his status promoted
Snakes in Ireland? Just a tradition instated
Copyright © Rose Johnson | Year Posted 2018
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