Unequalled Virgin, the second ornament <br />Of the human race, whose dignity has not diminished <br />Her humility, nor has humility lessened her generosity of heart, <br />O rare Mother of her own Creator! <br /> <br />You have crushed the head of the serpent whose venom <br />Has poisoned the entire world. <br />You assumed your place in Heaven above the angels' choir <br />And there, glorified, you partake of eternal joy. <br /> <br />For our souls you are like a moon <br />Which reflects the rays of eternal <br />Charity, as our grievous sinfulness <br /> <br />Descends on us like a night's dark shadow. <br />Lead us to the morning dawn <br />And show us the light of your Sun which we all desire.<br /><br />Mikolaj Sep Szarzynski<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-iii-to-the-virgin-mary/
