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



03 March 2021

"The Well" by Mael Brigde

 

The Well

 

on its surface

skims her reflected face

(no other mirror desired)

 

no more the red blush

of well-washed severed heads

 

by the healing waters

madness dampened

illness quenched

good winds called

drive fish and fishermen to meet

 

she drinks the dear water

cleans   protects   tends

her whole life through

the holy well







Image: "Glastonbury Well." Photo by Rachael Henning on Unsplash.
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