St. Brigid (?), The Heavenly Banquet
I would like to
have the men of Heaven
in my own house;
with vats of good cheer
laid out for them.
I would like to
have the three Marys,
their fame is so great.
I would like people
from every corner of Heaven.
I would like them
to be cheerful
in their drinking.
I would like to have Jesus, too,
here amongst them.
I would like a
great lake of beer
for the King of Kings.
I would like to be watching Heaven's family
drinking it through all eternity.
Translated by Sean O'Faolain