St. Anne's Church, Parra, GOA - India
Poem from my book "Goa - Memories of My Homeland'
Some Goans have traveled far and wide all across the globe.
Some Goans have traveled far and wide all across the globe.
Nevertheless, with strong family ties
to their folks and
friends back home,
some sort of a prayer for the well-being
of those they left
behind
may have automatically come to them.
Here is my own.
INTO YOUR HANDS
Into your hands O Lord
My loving family I place
Take good care of them
With your fondest grace.
Shelter them while I am gone
Guard them while I am away
Shield them from troubles and ailment
Grant my humble request, I pray.
Let happiness always reign
In my humble abode when I am not around
Their smiles preserved
And laughter ever abound.
Thoughts about my family
Forth I will always carry
With your blessings O Lord
Keep us all in unity.
Guide me well on my voyage
O Lord to you I pray
And bring me back safely
To be once again with my family.
Should from my voyage
I be destined not to return
Then to Your will, I will surrender,
But remember Lord,
Look after my folks, have concern.
