May the blessed sunlight shine on you
Like a great peat fire,
So that strangers and friends may come
And warm themselves at it. And may light shine out of the two eyes of you,
Like a candle set in the window of a house,
Bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm. And may the blessing of the rain be on you,
May it beat upon your SpiritAnd wash it fair and clean,
And leave there a shining pool
Where the blue of Heaven shines,
And sometimes a star. And may the blessing of the earth be on you,
Soft under your feet as you pass along the roads,
Soft under you as you lie out on it,
Tired at the end of day;
And may it rest easy over you
When, at last, you lie out under it. May it rest so lightly over you
That your soul may be out
From under it quickly;
Up and off and on its way to Heaven. And now may Spirit bless you,
And bless you kindly.
Funeral Poems & Readings
May the Blessing of Light Be on You
A funeral poem for comfort during unsettling times
May the Blessing of Light Be on You
More Funeral Poems
Mother’s Love
The greatest wonders man can build Will all in time decay But the wonder of a Mother’s love Will never fade away
A Wish And A Prayer
May your spirit soar in freedom From the fears that gripped so tight. May you find the peace you searched for As you wandered, lost, …
Reflections
Remember all those happy days, those times she called our own In all those well-loved places where you now grieve alone. And those small endearing …
After Their Death
You might be covered By eyelids closed Over your whole being, Or reach with desperation For something alive To hold onto. Your fingertips will hide …
The Death Bed
We watch’d her breathing thro’ the night, Her breathing soft and low, As in her breast the wave of life Kept heaving to and fro. …
My Dad
We miss your face; you were taken too soon. Your beaming smile that lit up the room, Them cheeky dimples and twinkle in your eye. …
My Mother, My Angel
Once upon a time an angel held my hand. She wiped away my tears and helped me understand Our time on Earth is brief; there …
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where this is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, …
The Sea Spirit
Ah me! I shall not waken soon From dreams of such divinity! A spirit singing ‘neath the moon To me. Wild sea-spray driven of the storm …
Celebrate
Weep not for me though I am gone Into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long Upon my soul’s sweet flight …
All Nature Has A Feeling
All nature has a feeling: woods, fields, brooks Are life eternal: and in silence they Speak happiness beyond the reach of books; There’s nothing mortal …
Goodbye Dad
It’s never the right time To say goodbye. I will miss you, Dad, And here is why. You taught me so much: To show no …
As Long As Hearts Remember
As long as hearts remember As long as hearts still care We do not part with those we love They’re with us everywhere.
One More Day
I wish for nothing more Than just one more day, For I would give it all Just to hear her say. It’s funny how In …
A Call From Heaven
I lie awake long into the night, Hoping that maybe you just might Give me a call to say you’re okay And let me know …
