The below poem is a poem I have written dedicated to "Our Lady of the Snow" Society - an Italian/Catholic Society which was founded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 130 years ago, by Italian immigrants from Sanza, Italy. The Society was started in order to help those who had left their loved ones back in Sanza, Italy, start a new life here in America. This was a new world for them, and this Society became their lifeline as they adapted to life in a new country. Their dedication to "Our Lady of the Snow" helped them focus, helped them cope, as they honored her in love, hope and prayer. The generations who have followed have vowed to keep the Society alive and well. To this day, they continue to take on the role of their ancestors as they remain dedicated members of "Our Lady of the Snow" Society. Happy 130th Anniversary! God Bless!
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“OUR LADY OF THE SNOW”
written
by: Phyllis P. Colucci
(March
3, 2018)
‘Twas
130 years ago when “they” settled in this town
They
came from Sanza, Italy
And
placed their roots down
They
started this Society
Called
“Our Lady of the Snow”
For
all their friends and family
Who
needed somewhere to go
A
place to meet, a place to greet, a place to call home
A
place that offered love and warmth
So
“they” were ne’er alone
They
left their hearts and loved ones
Back
in Sanza, Italy
To
start a new life here in Brooklyn
And
raise a family
Their
patronage to “Our Lady”
became
the focus of their life
In
prayer, in honor, in hope, in love
In
good times and in strife
New
generations have joined the cause
And
vowed to do the same
To
pay tribute to “Our Lady”
And
forever speak her name
In
memory of our beloved deceased
Former
members of this group
We
will proudly carry on your role
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