yellow poui blooms -
in resolve of bones interred
hope of saints to rise
© gillena cox 2016
“We need saints without cassocks, without veils - we need saints with jeans and tennis shoes. We need saints that go to the movies that listen to music, that hang out with their friends (...) We need saints that drink Coca-Cola, that eat hot dogs, that surf the internet and that listen to their iPods. We need saints that love the Eucharist, that are not afraid or embarrassed to eat a pizza or drink a beer with their friends. We need saints who love the movies, dance, sports, theatre. We need saints that are open, sociable, normal, happy companions. We need saints who are in this world and who know how to enjoy the best in this world without being callous or mundane.
We need saints.”
― Pope Francis
A HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY TO ALL TOMORROW [image courtesy Poet's United
Midweek Motif ~ Saint / Saintliness
Is that a tradition? I've heard of planting seeds in graves to bring out a person's spirit. Love this poem!
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ReplyDeleteHere the Poui (yellow and pink trees) bloom near and during the Season of Easter. Traditionally this is the season celebrating The Resurrection
Happy i sparked your interest with this one Susan
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"Hope of saints to rise".......yes, we need as many good hearts as can be found.....I do admire this new Pope, who seems to be tuned in to the issues that matter.
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Love the words of Pope Francis you shared! Really admire this man.
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Our yellow Acacia trees are out at Easter as well. I like the Pope's example of non affluence and rejection of materialism along with his views on climate change.I do miss the red shoes though:)
ReplyDeleteHope of saints to rise... indeed! We could use more good people in our world :)
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Sanaa
Indeed Sanaa
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There are surely saints all around us now but sadly we might have difficulty recognizing them.
ReplyDeleteHowever Pope Francis seems to know where they are!
Saints walk among everyday
ReplyDelete(✿◠‿◠) Happy you dropped in Rall
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I understand what you are saying, thanks for dropping by Robin
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Indeed Trudessa indeed, thanks for dropping in
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clover leaves; that irish symbol knot; carrick bend
ReplyDeleteHappy you dropped in Magyar. Thanks for your haiku share
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We do need saints to rise. Guess we have to look deeply and find them. Thank you Gillena. Have a happy St. Patrick's day.
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I love the contrast between the flowers and the bones - both represent life but in different ways
ReplyDeleteNo way to improve on what Pope Francis has said.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your appreciation Jae
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Happy you dropped in Bill
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We do need real day saints don't we?
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Thanks for dropping in Leslie
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It's an awesome haiku!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully created with loads of meanings!!
Poignant brevity!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your appreciation Amit
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Happy you dropped in Hannah
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Nice
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