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祝福:新年祝福

致乔西

在那天
重量使人麻木
在你的肩膀上
然后你踉跄了一下,
愿泥土翩翩起舞
为了平衡你。

当你的眼睛
冻结在后面
灰色的窗户
还有那挥之不去的失落之魂
它会进入你的内心,
愿五彩缤纷的群鸟,
靛蓝、红色、绿色
还有蔚蓝色,
来唤醒你内心深处的自己吧。
一片令人愉悦的草地。

当画布磨损时
在思想的独木舟里
还有一片海洋污渍
你脚下一片漆黑,
愿他们渡过这片水域
一道黄色的月光
安全送你回家。

愿大地的养分与你同在,
愿光明伴你左右。
愿你拥有海洋般的流畅感。
愿祖先的庇佑与你同在。

因此,缓慢也可能是一种缓慢的现象。
风吹动这些词语
爱就在你身边,
隐形斗篷
好好珍惜你的生活。



[注: “Beannacht”是盖尔语中“祝福”的意思。“currach”是爱尔兰西海岸使用的一种大型船只。]

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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