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The Last Living Saint
by
Jack Mann
For over 87 years there lived a lady of love
One who served others and asked nothing in return
She was a true hero of our time
Maybe the last we will ever have
This lady didn’t seem to fit our modern lifestyle
With our throwaway society, even of babies and the elderly
She carried a message that we didn’t really want to hear
Care for the sick and dying
Feed the hungry and less fortunate of the world
Show all of them love and compassion
She never asked for money
She only asked that we give of ourselves
I think she made us uncomfortable
Because she made us see what we should do
Lived in the slums with the people she helped
Ate the same food, whatever there was
This lady never lived in a castle like royalty
Was seldom seen on TV
Yet she received more respect than any king would
And captivated the United Nations with her Holy Glow
Her name was Mother Teresa of Calcutta
With one word, she could move mountains
Her touch could heal the world
Truly a modern day Saint
If we would only learn from her example
What a wonderful word it would be!
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