Danu, Danu, Danu
Three times round we go
Moonwise in our circle
Dancing with the flow.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Three times round we spin
To waken all the Sidhe
In the mound within
Danu, Danu, Danu
Three times round we dance
Lead us to the Otherworld
Spinning in our trance.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Three times round we sing
Happy all together
In the Faerie Ring.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Flowing rivers and streams
We are bathed in your love.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Your Body, this beautiful Land
We suckle at your Breast.
Mother of All
Redeemer of Souls
Source of all that is Holy.
Bring peace to all who suffer.
Bring health to all who are ill.
Bless us this morning as we arise.
Bless us with food and drink
A warm hearth for all
And shelter from the storms.
We offer you sweet milk
Our bread and fruit, gifts for you
With grateful hearts, we share.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Flowing rivers and streams
We are bathed in your love.
Danu, Danu, Danu
Your Body, this beautiful Land
We suckle at your Breast.
Mother of All
Redeemer of Souls
Source of all that is Holy.
Herein lie the bones of my ancestors
Even as this body grows old and changes with time.
Herein lie the bones of my ancestors
Their bones are my structure, my support and keep me going
Herein lie the bones of my ancestors
While these bones may restrict me, I choose to be flexible
Herein lie the bones of my ancestors
Their bones strengthen me and their strength becomes my own
Herein lie the bones of my ancestors
Their bones are with me still and I bless the gift.
Deanne Quarrie 2009
This poem or litany was prompted by a friend’s message on a YahooGroup when she spoke about Obon, the Japanese festival honoring the ancestors.