Hello, I’m at it again. A poem every day for 100 days, inspired by that day ‘s headlines. Today there’s a lot about what the new pope is going to be like.
His Holiness Francis, the Bishop of Rome
Has got a new outfit and upsized his home.
It’s his very first day so lets see how he copes:
He’s determined to be the most holy of popes.
He’s got a new hat and he’s got a new name.
He’s got instant and permanent catholic fame.
But he’s new in the post and he’s learning the ropes
He’s going to become the most gracious of popes.
Are there changes afoot? To be bold, will he dare?
Will he energise Rome like a breath of fresh air?
Or just keep on repeating those weary old tropes
That we’ve seen in the last thousand years’ worth of popes?
He believes same sex marriage will ruin God’s plan.
And of choices for women he’s not a big fan.
Of reform in the church we can lower our hopes
Cause he’s going to be like all the other damn’ popes!
Tom Juniper Poetry 