St. Francis of Assisi
Lover of God's Creation

Lauds _____________

The robin is a mendicant,
A friar of the trees.
Who begs a breath of fragrant air
From cherry-scented breeze.

The robin is a troubadour,
Who sings to Sister Spring
The beauty of the budding rose
And of creation’s King.

By: Leonard Mahoney, S.J.

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