His Holiness came
to visit the Big Easy:
a mixed race culture.
He spoke to thousands:
they lined up for hours to hear
his message of peace.
His smiling face shone
on all those who assembled;
what great energy!
Practice compassion,
be kind and giving to all:
we are all the same.
After it was done,
the throng of rich, white faces
sought the French Quarter.
While poor, black people
(still the large part of New Orleans)
went about their day.
Five hundred thousand:
the dollars raised for this trip.
That’s a chunk of change.
20 MAY 2013
