I blame it on the summer whirl- that my latest Joy post-card contained a typo. It’s a small thing really: too many of the word “for”, when the word “to” was intended. As a poet, I am disconcerted. The lines don’t sound pleasing; the repetition is jarring- the blessing becomes much less somehow, and easily dismissed. And so, here it is as it is written in my book, Eternal Song, Blessings for the Path o f Love.
BLESSING
Do good things for each other ~
small kindnesses every day.
Be a comfort to each other ~
a calm shore for turbulent times.
Be good friends to each other ~
remain compassionate and tender.
Lend a thoughtful ear, a gentle shoulder,
an open heart, and a strong hand.
And do good things for each other.
Thank you!
Ingrid
Ingrid what a lovely poem. “And do good things for each other”. How perfectly perfect. I love the sentiment! Here is something good I will do for you: tell you how very much your blog means to me. I just love your work…..xo
No worries! Ingrid, I love this poem, have from the moment I read it. It is a benediction…In fact, I used it to close out a women’s circle not too long ago. It is so beautiful…May your day be blessed!
My goodness you two – now I feel so loved and supported. You’re splendid! Thank you.
Brilliant day today. More of the summer whirl. House guests. The Agricultural Fair. Maybe a hurricane on the way….