Stone on the Belly: June 2021

Writing Brigit

Writing Brigit

Many years ago I wrote my first Brigit prayer. Poem. Blessing... I have been writing them ever since, but seldom publish them. Some are carefully researched and crafted, some are simple and straight from the heart. (Belated update: I did eventually publish a book called A Brigit of Ireland Devotional - Sun Among Stars. It contains many of my Brigit poems and prayers, essays, and resources.)

The prayers and blessings of my sisters in the Daughters of the Flame and other Brigit-loving women and men, living and long-dead, fill me with surprise and delight, as well.

I would like to share some of these writings with you.

Following is the one that signs off each of my emails, a reminder to guide my words and intentions with care when I write to anyone. It's as good a place to start as any.

Flame Offering

In the name of the three Brigits

I light the candle of my heart

May I offer it to everyone

gentle and steady

warm and bright

Songs of the Oystercatcher: Honouring Brihde through the Wheel of the Year by Heather Upfield

11 June 2021

“I see You” by Johnny Jeansonne

I see You

I see You,

In chaos and in peace

There You are,

Never bending.

I see Your face

Like lightning,

Blinding me

If only

For a second.

I hear it,

The pounding of hammers

On hot metal,

The sizzle of sweat

Boiling as it hits the flame.

Oh yes, I hear it.

And I know You,

Sun Woman,

Fiery Arrow,

Sacred Flame.

I’ve known You forever.

I feel Your heart,

Beating and burning so closely

To my own.

And with that I know

I am Yours

By Johnny Jeansonne

Image: Photo by Flash Dantz on Unsplash