‘Midst shattered mass of stone and rubble

And walls and bricks pulled down to crumble

‘Midst splintered glass and smouldering fire

And twisted frames of steel and iron

Proud and erect stands the form

Of a sorry looking Cross – a marvel born !

Drenched in unseen stains of blood and tissue

Which from the screaming ones did issue,

With thousand mangled bodies lying ‘neath

It stands – this Cross – uplifted arms outstretched,

Beckoning, reaching, calling to the aching breast -

"Behold I died yet still I live,

So shall you loved ones ever be!

‘Twas to grant them all Eternal Life

That I suffered and sacrificed my life.

The once given promise I give again –

‘Lo I am with you ever and for aye’

For he who is with me never shall he die,

‘Come unto me and I will give you rest

Life with me is better than the best.

I am with You, They are with ME,

So still united you’ll always be."

Blossom Navaratnam
50 Tuxedo Court
Scarborough ON M1G 3S3
October 11, 2001