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IRISH BLESSINGS!

May soft gentle breezes brush o'er your face,

For each loving touch is God's warm embrace.

May you have enough for all that you need,

And never be hurt by another one's greed.

The Lord keep you safe from terrible things,

And at the end of this life, lift you up on His wings.

A puppy or kitten to lick on your chin,

A lottery ticket - and sure it's a win!

A pantry full of your favorite foods,

A closet lined with the best of goods.

But most of all, in your arms and your heart:

The love of your life-and may you never part!

May each morning dawn sweet as new baby's breath,

Your heart full of song, your purse filled with wealth.

May your meals be ambrosia, your clothes soft as silk,

Your enemies scarce and friends plenty as milk.

When the day's nearly done, your prayers rise with the stars,

Comforted knowing that God can't be far!

May your cakes always rise to the top of the pan,

Your repairs all be done by strong, sturdy hands.

Water and light ever be flowin' -

May it be only love that your dear heart is knowin'!

If the wind is howlin' in everyone's ears,

May you hear a soft, lilting breeze.

And if the rain is crashin' down,

May it only be dew at your knees.

If the ground 'neath your feet should quiver and shake,

I hope you'll be standin' with ease.

And never go hungry or wantin' for much-

May God grant you all that you need!

I could have wealth beyond my dreams,

But where is the joy in that?

And I could travel the seven seas,

But I would always come back.

Everyone could know my name,

And there would be no peace.

I could have undying love,

And heartaches still increase.

No, If I were wealthy beyond my dreams

(And where is the joy in that?)

It wouldn't buy friendship such as yours-

And there is the joy in that!

AS SPRING ARRIVES, THE EARTH TURNS GREEN

JUST AS THE EMERALD ISLE

SO EVERYONE, AROUND THE WORLD,

CAN BE IRISH FOR A WHILE.

MAY YOU HAVE LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS

LOTS OF MONEY, AND LOTS OF FRIENDS

HEALTH BE YOURS, WHATEVER YOU DO,

AND MAY GOD SEND MANY RAINBOWS TO YOU!

THE IRISH NE'ER WALK

BUT WHAT THEY DANCE AN IRISH FLING,

AND IRISH NE'ER TALK

BUT WITH LILTING VOICES SING.

MAY THE SUN SHINE, ALL DAY LONG,

EVERYTHING GO RIGHT, AND NOTHING WRONG

MAY THOSE YOU LOVE BRING LOVE BACK TO YOU

AND MAY ALL THE WISHES YOU WISH COME TRUE!

WE'RE ON THIS EARTH TOGETHER,

AND IF WE WOULD BE BROTHERS,

FIGHT-NOT ON YOUR OWN BEHALF-

BUT FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS

MAY YOUR FEET NEVER SWEAT,

YOUR NEIGHBOR GIVE YOU NE'ER A THREAT

MAY YOUR CAR BE FULL OF GAS

AND YOU OWE NOTHING TO THE IRS

WHEN FLOWERS BLOOM, I HOPE YOU'LL NOT SNEEZE

AND MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE TO SQUEEZE

I-RISH YOU A VERY NICE PLACE TO LIVE

I-RISH GOD'S GREATEST GIFTS HE'LL GIVE

I-RISH YOU HEALTH, AND WEALTH, AND MORE-

I-RISH YOUR SMILIN' FACE WERE AT MY DOOR!

MAY YOU HAVE:

A WORLD OF WISHES AT YOUR COMMAND

GOD AND HIS ANGELS CLOSE AT HAND

FRIENDS AND FAMILY THIER LOVE IMPART,

AND IRISH BLESSINGS IN YOUR HEART!

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