A Blessing as Charm

Day Three suggests writing a charm akin to a nursery rhyme and/or recipe.  I chose to share this blessing which I wrote at the request of a friend, to the tune of a familiar folk song/hymn:  Can you identify it?

A Blessing for Clara Adamson

on the Occasion of Her Baptism,

Christ Church, Bermuda

By Shirley Franklin 

Wake my child,

For life awaits you

with all its joys.

Peace be yours,

comfort in sadness,

or when life annoys.

Life’s a gift to give on giving;

Share your sunshine with the living.

Understand, that with  forgiving.

Hope springs anew.                  

In your heart

may Christ be welcome,

always at home.

Grow in love,

With friends and family

surrounding you.

Live to share another’s sorrow,

courage take, for each tomorrow

comes anew.  No trouble borrow.

Peace be with you.