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Palaiminimas: Naujųjų metų Palaiminimas

By John O'Donohue
Jan 1, 2016

Dėl Josie

Tą dieną, kai
Svoris nyksta
Ant tavo pečių
Ir tu suklumpi,
Tegul molis šoka
Kad jus subalansuotų.

Ir kai tavo akys
Užšalti už nugaros
Pilkas langas
Ir netekties šmėkla
Įsminga į tave,
Tegul spalvų krūva,
Indigo, raudona, žalia,
Ir žydra mėlyna,
Ateik pabusti tavyje
Džiaugsmo pieva.

Kai drobė trūkinėja
Minties kupoloje.
Ir vandenyno dėmė
Juoduoja po tavimi,
Tegul ateina per vandenis
Geltonos mėnulio šviesos takas
Kad saugiai parvežtų jus namo.

Tegul žemės maitinimas būna tavo,
Tegul šviesos skaidrumas būna tavo,
Tegul vandenyno tėkmė būna tavo,
Tegul protėvių apsauga būna jūsų.

Ir taip gali būti lėtas
Vėjas veikia šiuos žodžius
Meilės aplink tave,
Nematomas apsiaustas
Kad galvotum apie savo gyvenimą.



[Pastaba: „Beannacht“ yra gėlų kalbos žodis, reiškiantis „palaiminimas“. „Currach“ yra didelis laivas, naudojamas Airijos vakarinėje pakrantėje.]

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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

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