For All the Marys of the World

One of my newsletter readers sent the following lovely poem which I just had to share. Enjoy it, especially if your name is Mary.

To a Little Girl Named Mary

by M.H. Kennedy

St. Anne with the child Mary

What a precious name you carry,

Little maid with eyes of blue!

Just to think dear Mother Mary

Shares her holy name with you!

Sweetest name in all the ages,

Loved of God and loved of man;

Honored by all saints and sages

Ever since the world began;

Praised by countless voices ringing

In the bright celestial choirs;

Blessed by little children singing

Hymns of thanks and fond desires;

Gracious with a grace supernal,

Lovely as a morn in May,

With a grace that is eternal

This the name you bear today.

Tis a priceless jewel you carry,

Little girl with eyes so blue;

Yet I know dear Mother Mary

Gladly shares her name with you.