By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall
In memory of a happy summer morning with Abbie and Alexander in Ottawa
“I thought I heard you saying it was a pity…I never had any children…But I have, you know … Thousands of ’em … thousands of ’em…” -Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Every man is a father after the Order of Saint Joseph
Every child is his to nurture and protect
A man must practice wisdom and honor
In order to pass them on to a new generation
And there is something to be said for ice cream –
I was entrusted with two little children
For a walkabout around Parliament Hill
“And give them nutritious snacks,” their mother enjoined
Most strictly enjoined
I asked myself what good Saint Joseph would do –
Surely he would buy them an ice cream each
And it was so
And now you know
LogoSophia Magazine 