Saturday, March 17, 2012

Éirinn go brách

I wish you not a path devoid of clouds

nor a life on a bed of roses.

Not that you might never need regret

nor that you should never feel pain.




No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is:

That you might be brave in times of trial

when others lay crosses upon your shoulders,

when mountains must be climbed

and chasms are to be crossed,

When hope can scarce shine through.

That every gift God gave you might grow with you

And let you give your gift of joy

to all who care for you.




That you may always have a friend

who is worth that name,

whom you can trust

and who helps you in times of sadness and

who will defy the storms of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you...

That in every hour of joy and pain

you may feel God close to you.

This is my wish for you and for all who care for you

This is my hope for you...now and forever.

unknown Irish author

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