Franciscan lips with a loving hymn

Fr. Dr. Stephen Kachappilly Cap

Lonely walk towards the unknown
Lovely lips with loving hymns
The man appears in brown attire
Centuries back in Assisi.
Life changes with Francis
He changes with new meaning.



     
    Beyond the imagination appears
      The first mendicant with a simple heart
       From the seedling, he grows into a tree
         Towards every side of the universe
          Franciscans is the name given.
           Migrants though, come and rest
             Interleave with utmost meaning.


                With peace, serenity, and sharing of love,  
                  Brotherly warmth and differences-
                   Needs and dreams of a person holding
                     Striving but struggling for holiness
                       An achievement yet to be achieved.
                         Oh! Dear Francis fall before thee in love
                           With a sincere heart on knees full bending
                              Thanking for the pathway you built for me.

Ignite my fragile life with yours
  The hope you lived with is our hope.
    Reach me to the heavenly place
      With all creation, that wolf and God
        Where you want us to be always.
 

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