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Pagpapala: Isang Pagpapala Para Sa Bagong Taon

Para kay Josie

Sa araw kung kailan
Ang bigat ay nakamamatay
Sa iyong mga balikat
At nadapa ka,
Sumayaw nawa ang luwad
Para balansehin ka.

At kapag ang iyong mga mata
Mag-freeze sa likod
Ang kulay abong bintana
At ang multo ng pagkawala
Papasok sa iyo,
Nawa'y isang kawan ng mga kulay,
Indigo, pula, berde,
At asul na asul,
Halika upang gumising sa iyo
Isang parang ng kasiyahan.

Kapag nasira ang canvas
Sa currach ng pag-iisip
At isang mantsa ng karagatan
Nagitim sa ilalim mo,
Nawa'y may dumating sa tubig
Isang landas ng dilaw na liwanag ng buwan
Para ligtas kang maiuwi.

Nawa'y mapasaiyo ang pagpapakain ng lupa,
Nawa'y mapasaiyo ang liwanag ng liwanag,
Nawa'y mapasaiyo ang katatasan ng karagatan,
Nawa'y mapasaiyo ang proteksyon ng mga ninuno.

At kaya maaaring mabagal
Wind work ang mga salitang ito
Pag-ibig sa paligid mo,
Isang hindi nakikitang balabal
Upang isipin ang iyong buhay.



[Tandaan: Ang "Beannacht" ay ang salitang Gaelic para sa "pagpapala." Ang "currach" ay isang malaking bangka na ginagamit sa kanlurang baybayin ng Ireland.]

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Roberta MacKenzie Jan 14, 2026
John O’Donoghue wrote this poem for his mother Josie. When I first bought his book ANAM CARA the first thing I read was this BEANNACHT and I wrote in my book the most beautiful poem I have ever read and that was at least 30 years ago wonderful to hear John’s voice. I read some of his books every day, just to comfort me in the knowledge that he is near and still helping me make it through the night.
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Pamela Jan 1, 2026
Thank you for these beautiful words! The lovely heart warming imagery is inspiring.
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Pamela Jan 1, 2026
Thank you for these beautiful words! The lovely heart warming imagery is inspiring.
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Ed Loftus Jan 1, 2025
That really is just what I needed to hear this AM. Thank you for your words, & for the blessing
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Geraldine Elizabeth Jan 1, 2025
On this grey UK morning, the first day of 2025, I thank John O Donoghue for his beautiful New Year Blessing. May it bring comfort to those in despair and many blessings to those who reflect on these beautiful words.
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Holy Roller Dec 31, 2019

Very inspirational - No matter what our circumstances may be, may we focus on the wonders of God's creation to bring peace, joy and love to our hearts and minds! St. Francis of Assisi pray for us, Amen

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VAP Oct 16, 2024
Yes! So beautiful.
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manganyi solomon Jan 5, 2016

What a lovily poem. great stuff. thank for thought giving and blessing to start the new year for 2016. "WoW". That `s Solomon Manganyi.

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Tam Jan 2, 2016

Movingly beautiful. I will return here...again, and again.

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Joanna Jan 1, 2016

I've been waiting, playing in clay...for this blessing. I am complete now! THANK YOU!

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Modrek Jan 1, 2016

Thank you for sharing,
Deep words.

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Cynthia Jan 1, 2016

Thank you for sharing this beautiful blessing to start the new year and thank you for all you do to spread light, dear Daily Good folks.

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Satya Arora Jan 1, 2016

Beautiful poem. Thank you for the blessings. Satya Arora, Toronto, Canada