A Breton Woman Sings

On resurrection morning

When the Just are glorified,

We shall not dare to look at the saints

Walking side by side

Since in Our Lady’s chapel

I bade my candles burn

For a kiss—a cry—a welcome,

A bonnie boat’s return.

And prayed not for salvation

Nor for my spirit’s food,

Only—“ My man’s a sinner,

Let Mary make him good.”

And that on Judgement morning

When the Just are glorified,

We two may creep to her white feet,

And kneel there side byside.