A Modern Blessing
As inspired by traditional Irish and Scottish blessings.
I was recently asked to be Best Man at a future wedding. Some thinking inspired me to write a blessing for them. It’s meant to be read out loud at a calm, unhurried tempo. This is not meant to be as literary as my other works; it’s more of a heartfelt, personal expression of goodwill. I hope you enjoy.
May the sunrise always warm your bed
Through shadowed slats of lovely blinds,
And may you be drawn gently into the day
Without any trouble at all.
May your nights be calm and serene;
May the purple dark bring you peace,
And in whatever place you lay down your roots,
May the hearth burn hot and bright.
May faith, hope, charity, and love
All be saved for you in a locket,
And may it open wide on days
When its light is sorely needed.
When you travel, may you go without care;
Let no hassles nip at your heels.
Let all your adventures build memories
To be forever nestled within.
When it is time to move on,
May you never raise a glass of farewell whiskey;
May your cup fill until it runs over
With friendship, goodwill, and love.
May you always have someone to hold your hand;
May you never want for joy or for rest.
Wherever you go, be happy, live free—
And in all things, I wish you the best.
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