Bennath Gernewek A Cornish Blessing

Re dhrollo dhis howldrevel
hard ha nowydh
an sterennow a omdenn
dres an Tamar.

Re dhokko dha golonn
dhe benn an als
gwyns an atlantek
ha'y goelannes gwyls.

Re dheffo dhis lowender
hag enor yn taran
modros Godrevi
war garregi loes.

Re dhrollo dhis kres
yndan gwith agan hendasow
kosoleth goth gorthurger
dres Goen Brenn.

Re wystlo dhis kerwerans
dha denkys wir
an howlsedhes kogh
dres Penn an Wlas.

Re gerdhy yn kres
war lergh lor leun
dhe'th treveth gosel
lenwys a gerensa.

May the stars that fade beyond the Tamar
bring you a bold and new dawn.

 

May the breath of the Atlantic and her wild gulls
carry your heart to the cliff top.

 

May there come to you joy and honour in the thunder
of Godrevey's sea-sound on grey rocks.

 

May the ancient stillness of evening over Bodmin Moor
bring you peace under the protection of our ancestors.

 

May the scarlet sunset beyond Land's End
pledge you the fulfillment of your true destiny.

 

May you walk in peace on the track of the full moon
to your quiet homestead filled with love.

Copyright Yowann Byghan