The Pope Has Resigned!

A shepherd feels unwell and rests ahead Of being called for rest eternally! His decision is wise and not misled; His illness is to blame for this solely! The world's embroiled in problems big, galore; A few resigned in this great legacy; To life of prayer longs the pope's heart's core; He wants a healthier man in papacy! As cardinal, he'd served for many years! As pope, he took on relativism; His mind is clear and has no other fears! His life in Christ was strong since Baptism. The modern world needs strong a pope anew; Spiritual wars unfinished still remain; The earth looks sinful, hazy in God's view; The grace of heaven must come down as rain! A soldier left the field to follow Christ; The German Benedikt is eighty-five! As theologian, cardinal and priest, For more than sixty years, he was shepherd. He played a signal role on papal stage, He now resigned due to ill-health and age! For years, he stole the limelight as seer, sage; He leaves the stage with many wars to wage! His papacy was good until last day; For pope to have a healthy life, let's pray; While there was sun, he had made enough hay, With life of humility, come what may! HE LEAVES BEHIND A PIOUS, GLORIOUS PAST! LONG LIVE PAPACY!