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Irish Blessing

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Irish Blessing Poem Verses

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

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About the poem

This poem is an Irish blessing often used as a prayer or a farewell message. It expresses good wishes and blessings for the person's future travels and experiences. The first four lines offer hope for a smooth and easy journey in life. The following line acknowledges the unpredictable nature of life but offers blessings that the person may always have warmth and comfort. The final line expresses a wish that the person may be held in God's care until they meet again.

The Structure of Poem

This poem follows a traditional Irish blessing structure with short lines and stanzas. The structure is a quatrain with a rhyming scheme of ABAB, and each line is typically eight syllables long. The poem includes wishes for good fortune and blessings for the recipient's journey through life. It ends with a hopeful and comforting message that God will always protect and hold the person close.

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

This quote is a traditional Irish blessing that expresses well wishes and blessings for the future. It can be used in various occasions, especially as a closing statement or farewell message, to offer hope and comfort to those who are departing or moving on to a new chapter in their lives.