Friendship Poems

Traditional Irish Blessings

May There Always Be Work
May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near... Continue reading May There Always Be Work

Bless this House
Bless this house, o Lord, we pray. Make it safe by night and day. Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out. Bless the roof and chimney tall, Let thy peace lie over all. Bless the doors that they may prove... Continue reading Bless this House

Celtic Blessing
May the blessing of light be on you-- light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you and warm your heart till it glows like a great peat fire.... Continue reading Celtic Blessing

An Irish Prayer
May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for... Continue reading An Irish Prayer

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His... Continue reading May the Road Rise Up to Meet You

Irish Marriage Blessing
May God be with you and bless you. May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.... Continue reading Irish Marriage Blessing

An Old Irish Blessing
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... Continue reading An Old Irish Blessing

An Irish Prayer
May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for... Continue reading An Irish Prayer

A Wish for a Friend
Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers-- Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours-- Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!... Continue reading A Wish for a Friend