Martes, Oktubre 1, 2019

Pier Giorgio, Man Ever Blessed (Gozos)

This is only my attempt to compose a poetry in a Gozos style, a Philippine tradition which we inherited from the Hispanic colonizers. I can't claim to be good at it, I am just trying. 

This is in honor to my hero and saintly patron, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

(I do not own the photo used)
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Pier Giorgio. man ever blessed
Our companion, our dearest friend
From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

I.
Loving brother, obedient son
Faithful child of Almighty God
Teach us to be poor and be humble
To serve God and all his people

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

II.
Joy shines in your face and beauty.
Amidst sorrow, thine heart is happy
Comfort us from the mountain of pain
Help us climb to the summit of faith

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

III.
The world never understands thee
Yet you remained gentle and cheer
Help us to be patient from all life’s bane
And to sow love against all their hate

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

IV.
Christian witness amongst thy friends
Ardent preacher of righteousness
Let thy example be our guide
As we follow the path of right

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

V.
God has blessed you, both health and wealth
Yet you gave the wretch’d, you cared the sick
Be to us a model of mercy
Inspire us to live in charity

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

VI.
Handsome young man, how pure is thy heart
God finds you favour, art his delight
May, with you, we walk to perfection
To see God’s face, to dwell in his place

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

VII.
Studies and duties may trouble thee
Yet for pleasure, you find time for cheer
Pray for us on our sacrifices
That we, in trouble, may find peace

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

VIII.
Brave activist of God’s justice
Courageous advocate of peace
Help us, as we fight from indiff’rence
Pray for us as we battle against sin

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

Model of the youth and the lay
Brave hero of charity and faith
Let your example gives us courage
To climb the tough mountain of holiness

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

IX
Signor Frassati, ever blessed
Show us the way to the summit
Verso l’alto, upward heaven
Into the triumphant God’s place

From the heights, come, pray for us
And into the heights lead us

Pier Giorgio. man ever blessed
Our companion, our dearest friend
From the heights, hear, pray for us
And into the heights lead us