Sunday, January 15, 2012

blessings

i wish you the blessings of the air...
a soft breeze to refresh,
enliven and rejuvenate you
a strong wind to lift 
and raise you up
great golden wings to enfold and embrace
and heal and restore you.
i wish you the blessings of fire...
a blazing, radiant torch
to light your path
a flaming, glowing sword
to protect and defend you
bright and shimmering sunlight
to shine upon you
and warm your kind and gentle heart.
i wish you the blessings of water...
a rushing and hurrying river
to carry you forward
the vast and immense depths of the sea
to bring you wisdom, understanding 
and good judgement
the soft sweet rain
to wash you tenderly, gently
and nourish and nurture you.
i wish you the blessings of the earth...
a sanctuary, a haven
to bring you to dawn
and securely hold you
the fertile and abundant soil
to nourish you
the green grass 
to lay soft under your tired feet.
may your journeying be holy.

happy birthday!

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