“Deep Peace,” a traditional Gaelic prayer, inspired my post today. You can hear a lovely musical version by Libera at this link. Below you’ll find my own words to this brief, traditional blessing. It’s my prayer for you.
Deep peace
of the bowing pines to you.
Deep peace
of the drifting clouds to you.
Deep peace
of the scent of rain to you.
Deep peace.
Deep peace.
____
Deep peace
of a quiet dawn to you.
Deep peace
of a blooming garden to you.
Deep peace
of the gliding geese to you.
Deep peace.
Deep peace.
____
Deep peace
of the dozing dog to you.
Deep peace
of the purring cat to you.
Deep peace
of a gentle hug to you.
Deep peace.
Deep peace.
____
Deep peace
of the evening star to you.
Deep peace
of a cool night breeze to you.
Deep peace
of a silken pillow to you.
Deep peace.
Deep peace.
____
Deep,
deep
peace
to you.
-kh-
Nurture peace, cultivate kindness, and carry the calm.
Nature of the week:
Shadow of the week:
If you want me to send these thoughts to your email each Sunday, simply sign up on the right.
Text and photos © 2024 Karyn Henley. All rights reserved.