Poems & Selections

Irish Blessing 18

May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too.
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away.
You left a beautiful memory and a sorrow too great to be told, but to us who loved and lost you, your memory will never grow old. Always a silent hurt, many a silent tear, but always a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear. God gave us strength to bear it, and courage […]
Since it falls unto my lot, That I should rise and you should not, I’ll gently rise, and I’ll softly call, “Good night and joy be with you all.”
May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.