Black Madonna

Do you know of the icon of "The Black Madonna"? She is the Patron of Poland to this day. It is not the icon I write about But, the young Maiden, Who is 'Queen of Heaven" today. Her name is Mary, the Virgin Mother of Christ Whose intercessions for us I seek each day. The turmoil in our world could perhaps be averted If we beseech Her help on our way. We know that She is not only an historical figure As we, so often think of Jesus Her Son. She is a living, gentle, caring person Amongst those, whose hearts She has won. She has shrines devoted to Her in many places Lourdes, Fatima, Chestochowa, and Medjugorjie too. Places where She has appeared to others That we may know that Her words are true. Although you may not be a believer One day, we shall find Her pleading our case. Before the Son She brought into this world That from us, He should not turn His face. I know that some, whose beliefs are far from mine May scoff and take offense at these words that I write. But for me to deny my own beliefs Could never my heart make right. So, today I write about this Eternal Woman To Whom my prayers each day include. For Her comforting spirit I pray for all Whether Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, or Hindu. My faith in Her is something that I must have To get me through the trials of each day. Though undeserving of Her love that I am For it, I quietly pray. I waned to write about Her strength, humility, and obedience And of Her acceptance when the Angel came to call. I often wish that I could be more like Her Instead of the person that I have been to all. She had the humility to be obedient And the strength to see it through. I am too proud and rarely listen Because of my weaknesses which are obvious to you. So, I now ask each one of you Of whatever belief you may be. To include a prayer to the Lord above For Her, to help strengthen me. If your words are clear and pure of heart Please think of me and pause... That they will be heard in Heaven above To benefit my soul's undeserving cause. Perhaps, one day I will find "The Black Madonna" Not as depicted, in Her shrine to see. But, in Her place in Heaven on high Where Her gentle love may one day comfort me.