The Rosary

a little history into the importance of this little, innocuous string of beads

The Rosary

 

And she weeps----

Tears fall silent streaks

down pale, feminine cheeks

Gaze of tortured misery

She shows through mystical imagery

 

Padre’ Pio prayed

And prayed the prayers

She hailed to Catholics

She gave him strength

To stand and endure

suffering this world

Could not compare

 

Rosary beads, meditations,

Prayerful salutations

Sufferings magnify around the world

Fasting, sacrifice, prayer, and supplication

 

The Rosary…

Our most powerful weapon

Against world domination

If we would just take the time

 

Meditation

A lost art, must be re-found

A lost practice, returned

Because, across the globe lies

Insanity, Intransigence intensifies

 

Innocence petrified

Evil fires turned to pyres

young life was taken

heinous immolation

 

murderers and thugs

Gigantic blunders

of miscalculation

Worldly retribution

Waits unmistaken

Jordanian revenge

fiercely braking

 

And she weeps---

Tears fall silent streaks

down pale, feminine cheeks

Gaze of tortured misery

She shows through mystical imagery

 

And she weeps----

Padre’ Pio once shook his head,

Softly saying, “It isn’t going well,

when the Holy Mother’s tears are shed.”

 

Once, long ago

She came to a Holmoak tree

To visit children of Fatima, three

 

She told them to pray

The Rosary every day

lest the world descend

into Nazi anarchy

 

people everywhere

Began to take the beads

And asked God to intercede

 

These beads are known

To have saved Immaculee’

From certain death and tragedy

 

She was saved and forgave

she was delivered

To spread the devotion

of Our Holy Mother’s

Quiet promotion

 

There is a fight

‘tween darkest evil and the light

mostly, It goes sight unseen

But Archangel Michael slays

And swings his sword,

fights the demons

that roam our world

 

We must do our part

Grab the beads

And pray from our heart

For she sent us our greatest weapon

prayer and supplication

 

Please pray for our soldiers

Our friends overseas

Pray for our Marines

That they may succeed

 

May they come home

Free from horrors

Free from injury.

It’s time we said

The Rosary

 

Bright Ocean Star, February 8, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I work in a Catholic bookstore, and I am surrounded by the most incredible books on faith, the rosary, and darkness and light. I also am a huge proponent of The Rosary. It is truly a powerful tool to defeat the evils in our world. Give it a try...

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

spot on Bright one! it is just as you say .. a fine meditation that lifts up the Father, Son, Holy Ghost and Virgin Mary ... tho i have not said the rosary for many years .. the Hail Mary remains close to my heart ... i turn to her when my sinful nature weighs the heaviest upon me .. i think please give my prayers to your Son .. for me!
and padre Pio!!! i remain amazed that his life is so little known ... one of the most obviously close children of God in modern times .. spit out by his own clergy ... thank goodness the Church came to its senses .. and the Children of Fatima .. always a childhood favorite history of mine .. so brave .. still puts me to shame .. timely write .. bold expression of faith and political thought and how they entwine .. appreciate you sharing this
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Einstein. They all seemed to tie together quite well. I give the glory to God, because I really didn't plan this one. It just seemed to need to be written. I'm happy you know who Padre Pio is. He was a great Italian priest, who suffered greatly. I'm reading about his life right now. Thank you for your great comments, E. I appreciate you stopping in to read this one.

[Einstein Noodle]

Padre Pio's life is a study in suffering, humility and miracles ... it amazed me he was alive in 1968 (the year of his death) .. a man of my times ;) canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002 .. :)
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

It is quite amazing that more people don't know of him, even many Catholics I know have not heard too much about him. He was a very humble man, who was devoted to serve God and his Holy Mother. The church misunderstood him and who he was about, because the Italian people would crowd his masses like rock concerts and line up for miles for confession just to be able to speak to him. He didn't go seeking this kind of adulation, he was just being his humble self. So, his superiors took his masses away, and forbade him to have any spiritual counselling fom his friend and confidante. But, at the same time, he asked God to show him how God suffered. He wanted to experience it. So, persecution and lonliness were part of that experience. An amazing man.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes!!! a beautiful beautiful tragic life!! :{
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I'm so glad you know of him, E. I didn't expect that I'd be able to talk about him with anyone here. You make me very happy...:)

[Fran Marie]

An interesting and informative piece about the mysterious power of the rosary beads...love the poetic lines and she weeps..tears fall silent streaks..just beautiful ..the world is indeed in need of divine intervention..thing aren't going well'...so true..

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Fran...:)

[Michael G. Smith]

Fine poem and prayer is a powerful tool. It's our link to the Savior. For through His name only can we speak to the Father. Two hands and one heart is all I ever use to pray, although recently I did do some historical research on the Rosary. I found its history fascinating to say the least.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Michael. It is so nice to see you here again. God bless you!

[Brittany Zedalis]

I usually avoid any poetry related to anything religious, but for some reason this one caught my eye. I'm glad I read it, because it was very educational. I had never known the history of rosary beads. You turned a historical story into something beautiful and poetic, and for that I applaud you. Great, great work.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Luna. I'm really happy you liked this. Thank you for stopping in to read it...:)

[MomzillaNC]

Faith in prayer and supplication are truly needed as we work for peace.

NOTES:
The grammar needs a bit of finessing

[Bright Ocean Star]

ah, yes. you are right. I see some areas that need to be tighted up. Thank you for pointing that out, my friend. Let me know if you see any more..:)

[MomzillaNC]

yw :)

[leppero]

I like this a lot. I like the way you start with and, i do that myself sometimes, I think it gives the stanza that extra bit of power. the rhythm in the opening stanza coupled with the subtle rhyme and of course the image of the Lady makes for a remarkable opener

there's a lot of knowledge weaved in and a huge respect. I can dig that.

I think you've done very well by not falling into the high horse trap ,because you maintain a neutral enough voice throughout

good stuff

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Leppero. I try my best to avoid the 'high-horse' posture. It doesn't do any good, and it drives people away. Beside, I'd like to think that isn't me. I just felt this one on a very deep level, and I've been getting different inspirations from different people and situations until it all came together. I'm very happy you like it. The burning of the Jordanian Pilot really affected me. I think it was the inspiration to get this finally written. We live in some terrible times right now. Be well, my friend.

[leppero]

thank you kindly, I get what your saying. I tend to think that when we write such things we must try to be the observer only, though I confess that I lose sight sometimes.

anyway, I'm glad I read this. cheers

[Lyn Anderson]

Well expressed. Though I am not sure how non catholics relate, it is a passionate poem.

[Bright Ocean Star]

It's true, KL. Non catholics probably won't get the historical references, and probably have never heard of the miracles...but then I'm not trying to sell this to an audience. I'm just writing what comes close to my heart. Thank you for reading and leaving your kind review...:)

[NoelHC]

Well stated, and makes a valid point, nicely written. I always enjoy alliteration, and you used it well in here.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Noel..:)

[Sami Khalil]

I appreciate you sharing your faith with us although I come from a different one. A good measure of your true and wonderful goodness you share with us. All rich blessings. We all need to find those answers in our hearts. Bravo....

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Sami. I appreciate your supportive comments. God bless you.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).....

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What an epic poem of spirituality, faith, and belief… though I am not high on the Catholic religion I found this poem very uplifting.

[Bright Ocean Star]

That's ok, Cowboy. I like you anyway..:) Thank you always for your positivity and support..:) I deeply appreciate it. God, bless you...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh you are most welcome… God bells you too.