"Welcome, 2019"

In the Spirit of Peace;  
~ Soon, we will say `Goodbye', to the year of `2018',

 and `Welcome'
in the New Year of '2019' !
I wish you, one and all ,
a very happy, healthy, and prosperous
New Year!
   May the New Year provide that which is meaningful
to your Heart, your Mind and Body,
and especially ~ your Soul.
~This is my prayer for you;
Be kind to yourself, and each other. 
Work together and Play together. 
Laugh, because it is good for you,
and others. 
Cry, because it makes you so very human,
and your Soul sensitive to others.
Improve yourself. Improve your World!
And remember, when it is all said and done,
there is only one thing that will really matter ~
How much did you Love yourself ~
How much did you Love others...

At a truly unique place in time ~
I wish you, and yours, a truly
Happy New Year!
(((CLINK)))
Slainte'

~ Beannaichte'
31 December, 2018

Alicia O'Hara 
~ Copyrighted Material; December of 2014.

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"Child of October"

And in some distant winter,

of his life, he prayed it would be written:

Here was a man, 

at peace with his thoughts.

A man of few words,

who drew more truth from the gentle rains,

than from the words of other men.

Here was a child of October,

educated by November.

A man who treasured the wisdom

in the

Autumn's Silence.

Here was a man of the Fall,

who, like the Season,

was mindful of his limitations,

yet gave all that he had to give,

freely.

Here was a man,

touched by every person, place, and thing

he chanced to touch.

And ripened

by it all. 

~ Randy Jaroch

U.S.A.

~ Beannaichte'

28 October, 2018

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"Broken"

~ Broken

          Promises

            Banish 

 

               Hope. 

~ Beannaichte'

16 August, 2014

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" All of These People"

Who was it 

who suggested that the opposite

 of War

Is not so much Peace as civilisation?

 He knew

Our assassinated Catholic greengrocer who died 

At Christmas in the arms of our Methodist Minister,

And our ice-cream man whose continuing Requiem

Is the twenty-one flavours Children have by Heart.

Our cobbler mends shoes for everybody; our butcher

Blends into his best sausages, leeks, garlic, honey;

Our cornershop sells everything from bread to kindling.

Who can bring Peace 

to people who are not civilised?

All of These People,

   Alive or Dead, 

are

 Civilised.

Michael Longley

Belfast

Ireland

~ Beannaichte'

28 September, 2018

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"Letting Go"

       The Autumn Season makes it clear to me, as no other, the need for "letting go".
The trees speak the language, as they drop their leaves.  So beautiful, in all their rich autumnal colours, eventually making their descent to the earth, below. They do not hold on, as it is time to let go.

       The flowers that have graced us with their parade of colours, have let go of their blossoms, to rest until their next seasons, as to gift us, once again.

       Even the sky takes on a different cast, as if saying "good-bye" to the bright azure blues, we have known in earlier months.

       The birds are flocking, as they prepare for their long Journey to a distant, warmer, climate. This is perhaps one of my favourite sights, of the Season.  It is truly a thing of beauty. It is also one of the saddest, as I watch them disappear into the grey sky, of Autumn. I am amazed by their ability to follow their course, so swiftly and steadily. I am equally saddened to know the perils that lay ahead of them.

       Perhaps, this is a Season that can lead us into a deeper understanding of "letting go". Its necessity, its process, and purpose, in the rhythm of all aspects of life.

       Unlike the human condition, Nature is not prone to sentimentality, other emotions, or mindsets. It is practical, and follows a path.  If that path is altered, it will usually readjust, as to follow its own natural course. There is no questioning or analyzing, only a definiteness of purpose.

       Nature is honest.  It speaks the truth of its circumstances, whether we like it or not.  No matter.

       Nature is guided by Hope.  A Hope that for everything that must diminish, something new will take its place...

       In my years, it has been difficult for me to understand, and accept, the language of "letting go".  Now, I realize, it is a necessary part of the Journey. ~A path that is not misguided, as I once believed; but one that is traveled with a definitive Hope... 

~ Beannaichte'

   Alicia O'Hara

~ Copyrighted Material; 8 November, 2011
~ Posted on 17 September, 2018 

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~ When I began my blog, in October of 2011, this essay would become one of the most viewed, of my personal writings. Perhaps, this is because its content remains timely. I enjoyed the opportunity to write and share it, with each one of you. I believe it to be equally relevant, in the Autumn of this year. I hope you will enjoy it, as we continue on the Journey, together... 

Mile Buiochas!

~ Beannaichte'
  17 September, 2018

"One Final Act"

I wonder what happened

Was it quick or was it something you had planned

You brought us so much happiness

With your quicksilver wit

And your amazing physical humor

The sadness and grief; played out on the big screen -

But now, it's finished; in one desperate act.

You brought us laughter when we were sad

You taught us how to become more tolerant

You gave us your best in every role

What could we have given you

To realise: life is worth living
On screen; you gave us reason to hope -  
You stopped hoping; in one final act.

We loved you for everything you were

An original, cut from a tapestry worth its weaving

How could you be so selfish

Why couldn't you make peace with yourself

Or was that the one role you could not master?

You, a master of masters -

 Now, we weep at your one final act.

You gave so much of yourself to us

Is that how you lost yourself

You answered so many of the big questions for us

Through your brilliance on screen and comedic wit

You made us think about what really matters

Did you forget the answers -

In that one final act.

I want so much to be compassionate

Instead, I feel hurt and angry

You betrayed us, those who loved you

And yes, you betrayed yourself

So many of us wish we could have reached you 
Or would we only have delayed the inevitable -

Before choosing; one final act.

 You helped us understand:

 Our mental-health system is broken

Your life, and death; made us look at this fact, again

I pray it will not be in vain

 What became your final release
 Must never become an acceptable option -

 That is chosen; one final act.

In spite of all that I am feeling

Or perhaps, because of what I am feeling

I will miss you, deeply

I thank you, for all you gave us in life

I can never be grateful for your horrific death

Your choice was the ultimate betrayal -

A desperate; one final act.

- O Captain! My Captain! . . .

We remember Robin Williams . . . We Remember.

Alicia O'Hara

Copyrighted  material : Dated; 13 August , 2014


~ Beannaichte'
23 August, 2018
 

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"Give Yourself to Love"

Kind Friends

 all gather round, there's something I would say:

If what brings us together here, has blessed us all today.

Love has made a Circle, that holds us all inside;

Where strangers are as Family, and loneliness can't hide.

You must give Yourself to Love, if Love is what you're after;

Open up your Hearts, to the Tears and Laughter.

~ Give Yourself to Love~give Yourself to Love. 

I' ve walked these Mountains in the Rain,

I've learned to Love the Wind.
I've been up before the Sunrise, to watch the Day begin.

I always knew I'd Find You, though I never did know how;

Like Sunshine on a cloudy day, You stand before me Now.

Love is Born of Fire, it's Planted like a Seed,

Love can't give you everything, but it Gives you what you Need.
 Love comes when You're Ready, Love comes when You're Afraid;

It'll be your greatest Teacher~the Best Friend you have made.

~ Give Yourself to Love~ give Yourself to Love...

~Kate Wolf

U.S.A.

~Beannaichte'
14 August, @018

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