By Munro Gauld
Spirits of all who have gone before,
You who were here when the world was created from fire and rocks.
When the ice melted, you felt the first green shoots of growth.
You who first trod this land
And made your home by these shores …….
You, and everyone who has done so since.
Spirits of all that have gone before
You are still with us
You are in every drop of rain
Every rock and handful of earth
In every breath of air that we are given.
You are part of the birds that fly
The fish that swim
The smallest crawling insect and the beasts that roam the woods and hills.
You are in each tree and in every blade of grass.
And you are part of us,
As we are part of you.
Spirits of all that have gone before
You who are always with us.
Give us strength to build anew
Help us to make choices with wisdom and kindness.
Guide us to care for and honour this ground
And to welcome all who come here with open arms and hearts
That we might all grow together.
Spirits of those that have gone before
You are still here.
Be with us on our journey
As we nurture this special place to take root and thrive:
Am Beannachadh Dailearb
A Blessing on you – Meadow of the Roe Deer.
