Beannacht – A New Year Blessing
~ John O’Donohue ~
On the day when
The weight deadens
On your shoulders
And you stumble,
May the clay dance
To balance you.
And when your eyes
Freeze behind
The grey window
And the ghost of loss
Gets into you,
May a flock of colours,
Indigo, red, green
And azure blue,
Come to awaken in you
A meadow of delight.
When the canvas frays
In the currach of thought
And a stain of ocean
Blackens beneath you,
May there come across the waters
A path of yellow moonlight
To bring you safely home.
May the nourishment of the earth be yours,
May the clarity of light be yours,
May the fluency of the ocean be yours,
May the protection of the ancestors be yours.
And so may a slow
Wind work these words
Of love around you,
An invisible cloak
To mind your life.
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Thank you so much for this. I’ve got the dead weight, the stumble, the freeze, the grey, and the frays — loving the image of your last stanza — trying to feel the invisible cloak. Grace and Peace to you, Theresa.
I am gathering the cloak around your shoulders, my friend…
I love this verse and often use it on my blog as well as on my facebook pages….and yet each time I see it published again (like now) I read it and feel myself filling up with hope xx Thank you.
Sending hope-filled blessings…
I keep this blessing in my wallet and read it almost daily..
John O’Donohue is easy to love…
O’Donohue’s “Book of Blessings” is a well-worn volume of mine! and this is a personal favorite. Thank you for sharing it!
You’re so very welcome.
Breathtakingly beautiful and comforting. Thank you for this lovely start to my day. I am following the lead of your other readers and copying this down so I may carry it in my bag. Sunshine and moonlight to you!
You’re welcome; sending comfort and light…
I love John O’Donohue’s poetry, particularly this piece, it’s so warm and kindly.
Thank you for stopping by. You can find more of John O’Donohue by looking under the category “Blessings.”
I have loved John O’Donohue from the time I read “Anam Cara.” I am so sorry that we lost him to this world but always grateful for the written treasure he has left behind.
“Anam Cara” was my first introduction to him, and I’ve been a fan ever since. His written treasures are priceless, and you can also hear him read some poetry on YouTube. Some of his works are here on Soul Gatherings under the category “Blessings.” Welcome.
Thank you for this. Profound words. John O’ Donohue’s books, among others, have been constant companions of mine. An absolute inspiration.
You are welcome. We are both, it seems, avid fans of his beauty.
Thanks for blogging this it is truly inspiring and very lovely. I am ashamed to admit that I had never heard this before but John O’Donohue’s work is something I will definitely be exploring.
Welcome to Soul Gatherings. John O’Donohue is a peaceful inspiration. More of his work can be found under the category of “Blessings” on my blog. Enjoy!
Thank you.
Great photo and poem.Thank you
You’re so very welcome!
I have only just found this post, Theresa. Thank you so much for reminding me of this wonderful man and his writings.
You’re so welcome, Rachael. You can find more of his work in the category labeled “Blessings.”
Thank you, I will. I have his books, but it will nice to dip into them again via your blog.
Thanks lovely poem to lighten my day.
Enjoy!
I love John O’Donohue. I had not heard this poem; thank you for sharing! Also thank you for visiting my blog!
You’re so very welcome!
Thanks for stopping by Evolution Made Easier and liking my current post. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to do that, plus it helps lead me to what they are up to, like this great post blog of yours. Especially love the author’s words in the last 2 paragraphs.Wonderful! Will have to remember this and use a link to this page as a tip in my New Year’s post for 2015.
Best wishes!
Welcome to Soul Gatherings! Blessings…
❤ Gratitude
Blessings…
🙂
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You’re so very welcome – thank you!
One of my most loved authors! Thank you for posting this – reblogging..
He is a true treasure. Blessings of the New Year…
Reblogged this on Makere's Blog.
Thank you for the re-blog.
John O’Donohue is my favorite writer. What a pleasure to read his words here. Thank you
You are welcome. O’Donohue is a treasure.