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| Well of Eternal Youth, Dun I, Iona |
As I dip my hand in the well of eternal youth
and splash the cooling water on my face
my prayer is not for youthfulness
but for wisdom
for peace
and for laughter
For the spirit of Brigid
who, legend has it,
blessed this well
That same Brigid
who turned water into beer
who prayed for an end to suffering
Who cared for children
who welcomed women
I pray for her humour that disarmed
so much of the patriarchy around her
I pray for some of her indefatigable spirit
that brings newness every day
and is filled with compassion
and tenderness
for all of creation
And, this I know - there is always room for more beer
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