Monhegan Island
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A Monhegan Wedding Blessing

Above are the stars, the moon, and sun -
Below are the stones and the green earth -
And all around are the winds and waves
And spirit in all things.

Like a star should your love be constant,
And like a stone should your love be firm -
The mystery of the moon is upon you,
And the sun's awakening.

Here there is patience and understanding -
Here there is affection and warmth,
And in the hearth's heart a fire risen
That has made a home.

May the sun and moon and stars bless you.
May the spirit of all blessings bless you.
May your lives be filled with fullness of life,
Now and always – blessed be.

September 25, 1999