A Blessing of Thanksgiving, November 25th 2010

Let us join Hands~
Round the table, round our Loved ones,
Near and far
We come together in Gratitude.

Let our Voices~
Sing toward Thanksgiving.
Let the tears that fall,
Be in Joy and Laughter.

Let us Hear~
What lies in the heart’s
Of family and friends.
Making space for Peace, a coming together.

Let us give Praise~
For what we share,
Food on the table, shelter,
The warmth in this giving.

Let us Pray~
For those less fortunate,
That they too, may find comfort,
On this day.

Let us Ask for Guidance~
That we may learn
The ways of Thanks giving
Each and every day.

Blessings, Dear Ones~
I have much to be Grateful for and to,
A Family of Friends, teachers and guides.
Each smile or tear that crosses my face.

Yes, there is much to be Thankful for,
Let us Sing, Pray, and Listen with our Hearts.
May we put aside our differences,
For truly we are one.

Blessings, Dear Ones ~
May tomorrow find us full
Of our Thanksgiving,
Today, tomorrow, always.


photo taken by Debbie Graul

Earth Day Blessing

Blessings to you~
Great Mother Earth.

Great Mother Earth ~
Let us sing praise to You.
For by your Grace,
We walk upon your belly.

Great Mother Earth~
Guide us, teach us the ways
To grow, to have an attentive Soul.

Great Mother Earth ~
Teach us to Share,
That we may know all our Sisters and Brothers.
To want less, to see the gifts before us.

Great Mother Earth~
So very grateful are we
To be able to call you Home.
To be part of this great Community you have helped Co-Create

Great Mother Earth ~
Guide us, teach us to Honour
All that live upon your belly,
The Four Legged, the Winged, Furred and Finned,
The Invertebrates, Creepy Crawlers, all of the Mineral Nation.

Great Mother Earth~
There are also all the beautiful Plant People
The Tall Ones, Rocks and Gems ~
Teach us, guide us to care, for our Home.

Great Mother Earth ~
Guide us to have an Open Heart
To keep our Heart Fire burning
As you have done throughout time.

Great Mother Earth~
Thank you for inviting and sharing
The wonderful bounty of You.
Grateful are we.

Blessings to You
Great Mother Earth.
This Day we call Earth Day.
Blessings to you~




photo by Debbie K. Graul
from Bethlehem, PA - I call it Growingness~