'Beannachtam na Feile Padraig!'

(happy st. patrick's day!)



in honor of such a great holiday, i leave you with a little irish wisdom...

"Saint Patrick was a gentleman,
who through strategy and stealth,
drove all the snakes from Ireland,
here’s a toasting to his health.
but not too many toastings
lest you lose yourself and then
forget the good Saint Patrick
and see all those snakes again."

"may the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
may God hold you
in the palm of his hand."

"if God sends you down a stony path, may he give you strong shoes."

"may neighbors respect you,
trouble neglect you,
the angels protect you,
and heaven accept you."

"bricks and mortar make a house but the laughter of children makes a home."

"may your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love."

"a family of Irish birth will argue and fight, but let a shout come from without and see them all unite."

"may love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
may good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
may peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
may all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!"


(and hey, i even found one with a little rainy day optimisim!)
"may the blessing of the rain be on you—
the soft sweet rain.
may it fall upon your spirit
so that all the little flowers may spring up,
and shed their sweetness on the air.
may the blessing of the great rains be on you,
may they beat upon your spirit
and wash it fair and clean,
and leave there many a shining pool
where the blue of heaven shines,
and sometimes a star."

"erin go braugh!"