A Song for Francis
Gratitude while he was here, sorry he had to go
Tonight before sleeping I am contemplating the last twelve years with Pope Francis. Though not a Catholic I was drawn to this kind, openminded and staunch humanitarian. I felt safer knowing he was among us, doing his best to follow and preach Christ’s teachings. It is fitting that his last words to the public should strongly focus on Peace. May he ascend to a loving place visited by the doves of the air.
Below is a song I wrote with Tony Shanahan for Wim Wender’s documentary film, A Man of his Word on Pope Francis. Now I must seek sleep, saddened that we will begin a new day without him.
Thank you for this. As a Catholic, although non-practicing, I pray we can get another pope more like him because the world needs love and compassion and acceptance more than ever in these very troubling times.
Love your words….. he was the best, kindest pope the Catholic Church has ever had… he tried to make it a kinder church