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Svētība: Svētība Jaunajam Gadam

By John O'Donohue
Jan 1, 2016

Džosijai

Dienā, kad
Svars nomirst
Uz taviem pleciem
Un tu paklupi,
Lai māls dejo
Lai tevi līdzsvarotu.

Un kad tavas acis
Sasalst aiz muguras
Pelēkais logs
Un zaudējuma spoks
Iekļūst tevī,
Lai krāsu bars,
Indigo, sarkans, zaļš,
Un debeszils zils,
Nāc, lai pamostos tevī
Prieka pļava.

Kad audekls nodiluš
Domu jūklī
Un okeāna traips
Melnē zem tevis,
Lai nāk pāri ūdeņiem
Dzeltenas mēnessgaismas ceļš
Lai tevi droši nogādātu mājās.

Lai zemes barība ir tava,
Lai gaismas skaidrība ir tava,
Lai okeāna plūdums ir tavs,
Lai senču aizsardzība ir jūsu.

Un tā var būt lēns
Vēja darbi šie vārdi
Par mīlestību sev apkārt,
Neredzams apmetnis
Lai rūpētos par savu dzīvi.



[Piezīme: "Beannacht" ir gēlu valodas vārds, kas nozīmē "svētība". "Currach" ir liela laiva, ko izmanto Īrijas rietumu krastā.]

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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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