Goddess Of Endurance Poem by Binu Mathew

Angel in action, to redeem pain,
Of the afflicted, distressed, and weak,
Lend her lean arms with bulging vein,
Melt like candle, humble and meek!

Incarnation of feminine virtues; devoted,
Mother of orphans, loving sister of ailing,
And dear daughter of elderly! Dedicated,
Self-sacrifice, keep all sorrows veiling!

Goddess of endurance, the Lord's bride!
Complains to none when abused in bondage!
Live in hope; death will end the hurt pride,
Keep mum, not to give fortune, a hostage!

Blessed are those nursed by nuns!
Damned are those destined to be nuns!