The Bed of the Couple
Searles O'Dubhain

Wed Dec 25 12:21:09 2002
A Winter Solstice Blessing*p*The Dagda sought after Bóann in the land of bright waters.*br* *br*The Sun and Moon were locked together in their standing.*br*Time also stood still without measure or marking.*br* *br*May the Sun that we greet be a newly returned light of rebirth. *br* *br*May our longest nights be filled with vigilance as well as mirth.*br* *br*May our shortest days be those that are dark and cold.*br* *br*May our longest days be warm and bold.*br* *br*May our Holly days be also days of Duir.*br* *br*May our Teine nights be strong and sure.*br* *br*May our lasts be firsts as the wheel rolls.*br* *br*May our cloaks be a shelter for our souls.*br* *br*May our fires be blessings that are free from trouble.*br* *br*On this day of marking, may we each learn a new score.*br*On the night of passing, might every answer be an opening door.*br* *br*The Sun stands still in the Bed of the Couple.*br* *br*The touch of lovers embracing destiny.*br*The seed of life growing upon the sacred tree.*p*A Year and a day come together in feasts at cross-quarters.*br* *br*Searles






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