Francis by Patrick J. Marrin for June 05, 2023

Rather preachy, but a dream that could happen. And think about the good it would do for outdoors art, as well as quality of life.

That is a worthy dream.

from “After the Gold Rush” by Patti Smith

Well, I dreamed I saw the silver

Space ships flying

In the yellow haze of the sun,

There were children crying

And colors flying

All around the chosen ones

All in a dream, all in a dream

The loading had begun.

They were flying Mother Nature’s

Silver seed to a new home in the sun.

[Smith is actually one of the favorite modern singer/songwriters of Pope Francis. She was invited to perform at two Vatican Christmas concerts. Parts are viewable on YouTube.]

I like Gabby’s thoughts here. Wouldn’t it be lovely. (“..no religion too.”) At least not the condemning kind that we see today.

It’s a wonderful dream, Gabby!

Rome as a garden? The Vatican as a public park? Does Gabby want the buildings removed?

Blessings and perfect outcome for his Holiness in his upcoming surgery.