In sweetness of maytime
Our Good Mother Mary
How gentle the notes of
Your Beautiful Name
How strong is the power
that brings forth the Word
from our hearts in hope
our praises give you
Greatest Honor

You're the Wonder of Heaven
Light of Creation
Mother of the One Who Shapes
Time, With You, Complete

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when an orange drops from the tree

in my garden

i do not leave it in the soil to rot

but gently pick it out and wash it

and place it in the fruit bowl .

there it stays upon the kitchen table

as if made to be admired !

and when it cannot be admired more

(having somewhat lost of its appeal)

i do not throw it out

as all ungrateful mothers' children do

i eat it and Thank God