Mother's Blessing

main, mother's strength, bliss, blessing be upon her always!
hael, holy kin's matron, kiss upon her feet, and welcome!
all the ve'd maegth of yore rising up flower-vine to garland-arches
deciduous august flutterings of gold and beech rooted, strong,
soil-standing up to hold the heaven's heights, tree after tree,
as all the trees in long line of kin backward tending meet,
mother, in thy blessed bosom's heart-treasures. love holds you
relentless against all seasons in undying devotions and affection.
main, mother's strength, bliss, blessing be upon her always!
hael, holy kin's matron, kiss upon her feet, and welcome!
roots' reared trunks soil-standing up to hold the heaven's heights,
tree after tree, as all the trees in long line of kin backward tending meet,
mother, in thy blessed bosom's heart-treasures, where undying devotions
and affections await your welcome return, holy kin's matron!