OUR LADY OF THE CROSS

She stood beneath the Holy Cross
in grief, her body bent,
no way to help her loved one
both their hearts were sorely rent.

Our Lady and John kept vigil
then as Jesus’ end drew near,
He gave her John to mother
and she became our mother dear.

Since that time, Mary’s tried to lead
all children to her Son,
to make amends and love Him
before their earthly life is done.

Calling us to prayer on mountain tops
even in a farmer’s field,
giving wondrous signs to many
with a loving mother’s zeal.

She loves us oh so dearly
and will suffer from the loss,
of our souls salvation
Our Lady of The Cross.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
June 30, 1993