The Lost Words Blessing

[@mindydember2001]

One month ago, she didn't breathe anymore. She stopped thinking, talking, laughing, crying, but she gave me her love. Now, she is in spirit and in my mind. Her voice, her dreams, her ideas, her pain are gone. Mom. I miss you.❤

[@jimmcdowall5491]

every thing i thouhgt when mum went but couldnt this well .hope you are ok

[@mupit7079]

Hope you all well sister and the pain is easing after a year has passed Bless you keep telling mum’s story’s and of her life Missing loved ones with fondness is a blessing 💜

[@MsMf06]

Bless you - No one can take away your memories X

[@michaelporter3126]

May we meet again ❤️❤️❤️

[@James_OHalloran]

This cracked open my heart. Thank you for your words @Mindy

[@caroledriver9073]

This is the song for my beloved son Alex who died a year ago. A man who loved the little creatures so dear. The most moving song I know, thank you for this.

[@bobnunn4363]

The emotion and tears start with "Enter the wild with care my love .." , then build and build, until you don't think you have any more of yourself to give. And then the song hits you with "And when every hope is gone, let the raven call you home."

[@MourningTalkShow]

Oh my God yes. This really hit me like a ton of bricks.

[@PaulineDavies-v6n]

30/8/2023 7.15 p.m. this is the song of nature, the earth and connects us to it in the ancient way yet, it is modern. It is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.

[@callumsmackay7088]

I wept when I first heard this on Scotland Outdoors pod last year which feels like a lifetime ago and I still weep when I hear it today. The unbearable beauty of this song connects deep within my soul. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing this miracle into the world.

[@James_OHalloran]

I couldn't agree more! Well said. It's just achingly beautiful. And so wonderful to see the makers making. The crafter's crafting. The doers doing. The connection between these beautiful souls is what is transmitted

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

This is so amazing. I was looking for a song to sing for a blessing to my son at a gathering of the men in his life before his wedding and this was the first thing I came across when I searched, "Blessing songs." It couldn't be more ideal, for many reasons not the least of which is my Scottish heritage and the many days and weeks my son and I have spent in nature together. I humbly made a few changes to the last verse to make it a little more forward looking and hopeful without losing the gist. I offer changes here in case anyone else would like to see them. Thanks so much for such a beautiful song: Walk through the world with care, my love And sing the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even if you stumble through machair sands eroding Let the fern unfurl your grieving, let the heron still your breathing Let the selkie swim you deeper, oh my little silver-seeker Even if the hour grows bleaker, be the singer and the speaker And in city and in forest, let the larks become your chorus And if your strength is waning, let the raven call you home

[@bridiebriar9823]

I cry my arse off every time I listen to this song. Thank you so much for helping me reach the depths of my grief.

[@maryfrancesoconnor4770]

We played this as the soundtrack to the slideshow at the crematorium after my mum's requiem mass this year....she had loved listening to it in her last months. It was perfect...almost every single person at the service asked what the beautiful music was. Thank you Lost Words. ❤

[@agrarianrevolution1259]

We need this magic more than ever in these times.

[@pagangill]

I think I've never grieved so deeply, or cried so freely, at the heartbreaking pain of the losses this world endures, as I do at this moment

[@Callithyia]

I hope you're still expressing your feelings and holding up now, too, as the world grieves in different ways.

[@kathrynwinning7403]

And now, as we see crimes against humanity

[@mupit7079]

We who love strangers will always shine and make our earth a beautiful place to share Love is everything ❤️

[@kimmarinelli310]

It's rare I find a song to add to my Playlist when I die, today is special

[@francesrose7059]

Like many people, I also had this song played at my mother's funeral. She loved nature, was a vegan for decades, she would be sad to know that these beautiful words are lost to generations to come xx

[@dhawan80]

This stopped me dead in my tracks. It's so utterly gorgeous, I feel it inside me. Tears are rolling down my cheeks.

[@maryfrancesoconnor4770]

Me too...I listened to it 6 times over when I first heard it...and cried each time!

[@dhawan80]

Just as lost as I am. :-) @@maryfrancesoconnor4770

[@sarapedscalny6693]

This is one of the most BEAUTOFUL and POWERFUL songs I have ever heard. I literally feel this in my bones. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@James_OHalloran]

Well said! Agreed

[@francesrose7059]

I had this beautiful song played at mums funeral. It fitted my mum perfectly, she was a free spirit who loved nature and would be bereft at the idea of these words being lost to future generations.

[@fransnehemia8510]

Enter the wild with care, my love And speak the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you travel far from heather, crag and river May you like the little fisher, set the stream alight with glitter May you enter now as otter without falter into water Look to the sky with care, my love And speak the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you journey on past dying stars exploding Like the gilded one in flight, leave your little gifts of light And in the dead of night my darling, find the gleaming eye of starling Like the little aviator, sing your heart to all dark matter Walk through the world with care, my love And sing the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you stumble through machair sands eroding Let the fern unfurl your grieving, let the heron still your breathing Let the selkie swim you deeper, oh my little silver-seeker Even as the hour grows bleaker, be the singer and the speaker And in city and in forest, let the larks become your chorus And when every hope is gone, let the raven call you home

[@veronicamcclure6647]

Kio

[@veronicamcclure6647]

Touches my heart - so glad to discover it!

[@musicanaalma75]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💚💚💚

[@internationalnatureandfore6159]

Thank you for sharing!

[@micheleslater741]

Thanks for the lyrics! This song is a keeper.

[@lilithrogers5204]

Oh, what a perfect farewell song for my dear friend who's spirit we relesed today..thank you...

[@hundovir]

Just heard this on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" with Robert Macfarlane. I shall be weeping for days.

[@suejoh6185]

me too

[@daviechannon4990]

Same here..in tears

[@caylathompsonmiller3222]

We've been playing this as our lullaby for our kids for the last month or so... They love it and it feels like a benediction over them. Gorgeous song, thank you. (Four times through and they're asleep. ❤️)

[@dosfloris]

you have just read my mind

[@norrdavind]

The most beautiful song of this age. I cry everytime for our great loss defending our homelands

[@minina3425]

I’ve seized this as my heartbeat during these uncertain times. It feels safe. This song is like home. ❤️

[@vivaibizababy]

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[@rickharlan6780]

Enter the wild with care, my love And speak the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you travel far from heather, crag and river May you like the little fisher set the stream alight with glitter May you enter now as otter without falter into water Look to the sky with care, my love And speak the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you journey on past dying stars exploding Like the gilded one in flight, leave your little gifts of light And in the dead of night, my darling Find the gleaming eye of starling Like the little aviator, sing your heart to all dark matter ♪ Walk through the world with care, my love And sing the things you see Let new names take and root and thrive and grow And even as you stumble through machair sands eroding Let the fern unfurl your grieving, let the heron still your breathing Let the selkies swim you deeper Oh, my little silver seeker Even as the hour grows bleaker, be the singer and the speaker And in city and in forest, let the larks become your chorus And when every hope is gone Let the raven call you home

[@1coolpup1]

Absolutely beautiful. Brings tears every time I listen.

[@prostovich]

This makes emotions boil over, but instead of putting out the flame, it feeds it. Thank you!

[@James_OHalloran]

Well said. Thank you for helping me make sense of my overcome-ness

[@MerhlinsPlace]

This song (recording) must be played at any memorial service held for me. (I'm seventy and so far, in reasonably good shape for a man my age.) As others (below/above) have stated, this really strikes a "chord" with me. I'm a retired music teacher (voice/choir) and also a lover of photography, in particular bird photography. The lyrics speak to me on different levels. Thanks for sharing this.

[@rickharlan6780]

Maybe add TO MY OLD BROWN EARTH, Pete Seeger. And/or Well May the World Go. Well may YOU (and I, newly 76) go!))

[@jefftemplin778]

@@rickharlan6780 Thanks for the heads up. I'll give them a listen.

[@jessicaharper5905]

There are very few things that can move me to tears within seconds. This is one of them.

[@STrobairitz]

To those who have sent this out, words and music, in a blessing, may it return to you a thousand fold, with rose petals upon your heads.

[@Frustrated_Traveller]

Karine sung this last night at the Orkney folk festival, so beautiful ❤️

[@almusinmas]

This is the closest feeling of a warm hug in the middle of this crazy COVID 19 pandemia time ... Thank you and much love to all the artist , musicians and people involved in the Art In general . So needed , ALWAYS !

[@davidgrigg472]

This song, is an outstanding work by very talented artists, it takes me to the very core of my emotions on the beauty of the world we live in. And the feeling of the short time we get to experience nature before passing. What an incredibly touching work of art.

[@simplyxautumn-quit5127]

I had a chicken who was my best friend and now she has died and this song makes me feel like she is sitting next to me 🙂🐓🥰🥰

[@BryonyHolden]

The more I listen the more I find..it played over in my mind as I went to sleep with such sweet imagery Let it capture my heart beating Slip the soul from dullest seating Like the seed at autumn falling And the lonely blackbird calling ... I could bathe in this

[@finbarshields]

This is a beautiful addition!

[@Littlewing4201]

CAWsome & Well Done! OOXOO You made my Heart Dance !

[@anjaliarnold5115]

This is who I am. You all are who I am. Blessings be upon all - glad to be enfolded in you...and this heaven we are

[@rowenascotneycreativitywonder]

So beautiful and moving, such a gentle celebration ❤️ thank you … ‘sing your heart to all dark matter …O my little silver seeker’ ❤️✨🌿

[@jo12345tr]

The ability to create such a beautiful performance as this leaves me speechless. Whenever I hear this song emotion overflows ❤️

[@marionrichardson6565]

I listen to this when I’m struggling. It’s so beautiful.

[@debbyplummer9769]

This beautiful song is ear worming me. Thank you. You are a blessing.

[@lifesforliving4929]

As good as any song on Joni's 'Blue' A masterpiece. ♥️

[@mistermichael11]

To those how love there mothers forever more,life is just a moment in time,your mothers love is forever.

[@annburchnall7588]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard, it was played at my lovely friend's memorial - so fitting and so lovely. Thank you it will remain with me now.xx

[@annburchnall7588]

My beloved husband died suddenly and we played this at his farewell,so very fitting for the love of my life ❤❤ on

[@dancemad1000]

Just beautiful.

[@novasutras]

So perfectly poignant - absolutely breaks the heart wide open! May each tear shed by each listener here be another prayer for healing our wounded world. Agaya and ubuntu to all!

[@Anitagabrielle]

I think it’s the best thing I have ever heard. Thank you so much, I can’t really find the words to say what it means to me.

[@sarahmcloughlin4910]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Thank you

[@beckyjackson2801]

Beautiful, it's just moved myself and 10yr old daughter to tears. Walk through the world with care, my love And sing the things you see ... amazing phrases and really captures 'The lost words' ethos... need to put this on our walls at home thank you

[@roseskyschmolesky]

I have a playlist of songs for end of life and this will definitely be played at my own funeral 🙏

[@bellaimproviso8048]

23 Comments and tears of longing to join you in song...sing, that is all... Love and Light to every sound in motion

[@rukeyser]

I wish my daughter could have grown up with this as a lullabye. May all who can ❤ sing our children off to dream with 💜 THIS 💜

[@agrarianrevolution1259]

Blessings on the wonderful people who have created this magic. I pray that this marks a turning point in consciousness and that those who need to hear this are moved to tears as I and many others have been. I have been so depressed recently, and these spells have gently reached right into the centre of my heart. Peace..

[@vickaskywalker1753]

I'm speechless. Thank you, from my soul to yours 💕 I don't get all the lyrics, couse English is not my native language, but I'll spread this song couse it's necessary. 💕💕💕

[@lifesforliving4929]

I want these words on my gravestone ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🕊️

[@hanikamalelkadi876]

Very impressing! THIS IS ART!

[@marthas5098]

This is so beautiful. When I first saw it, I clicked the link a little too enthusiastically and managed to open at least three versions which began to play simultaneously, so the second line joined the first, and then the third, and it overlaid like that on and on. It was a rather wonderful effect, and so perfect it took me the whole song to work out it wasn't what you'd intended.

[@Laurenbdavis]

I did the same thing!!

[@jojoen3194]

that's called canon

[@alexcrnkovich4150]

It is truly amazing how beautiful music can be, and how much this song can move me to feel every note and word. Just perfection of sound.

[@sandikimmel9505]

I am reverberating in the deepest way possible. Thank you thank you thank you. Yes. More. Please. ❤️

[@janethoptroff6081]

Such beautiful lyrics and music... so moving, so sad. Thank you !

[@dancingwolf1778]

The Blessing Of Tears My tears find Sacred Ground these liquid jewels do thank the Earth from a place as profound the feeling Heart giving healing, birth Hearing The Lost Words Blessing my attention elevates it’s duty Yes it all needs addressing The Grief, The Joy, The Beauty With Great Gratitude To You All Dancing Wolf December14, 2019

[@CannedWildlife]

Beautiful and so moving 🥹💖

[@elisalay7579]

Beautiful!

[@alexdee6927]

This is the most exquisitely beautiful, sensitive, evocative song/hymn/poem/ I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@James_OHalloran]

I agree! Well said

[@alexdee6927]

@@James_OHalloran thank you

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

This is incredible. Wow. I'm so glad I wandered across this.

[@libbylum]

so beautiful

[@PotatoTheShorts987]

A huge part of my religious practice is spirit work, and there's a specific spirit who's been with me since before I even knew he was there. This song sounds exactly like the things he would say to me. Words don't even really do it justice. It just sounds like reassurance, his guidance and blessing. It calls me back to roots long before I was even so much as conceived, and speaks such spiritual significance to me that I don't think I could ever quite describe it. I am, in short, absolutely blessed to have this song, the memories, and the spirit with whom I associate it in my life.

[@janetm370]

This moved me to tears. Thank you.

[@goddessnocturnas]

Janet M the ending especially. Gads, so beautiful...

[@melratelle6164]

thank you

[@chuckler069]

A little magic right there.

[@marionbrigantiapriestess6750]

This song has touched my heart and soul so deeply, it makes me cry every time I listen to it, as it flows with all its beauty and truth through my being... This is the one song that I want to have played at my funeral, many many years from now. Thank you so much!

[@queenamangtheheather510]

[@lexiadamson3593]

What a lovely song. Good efort for the song. I like that people can never ever forget that beauiful song. That can be for kids so they never forget. I think some children know about know. I hope poeple that dont comment when they dont like it. I hope you like this comment. Bye song.

[@unscarysingingrose]

Completely magical and wonderful and sad and hopeful and important and all the things.

[@timbrown7142]

I keep coming back to this song. I think it is the quality of the voices as well as the words that envelop me with a warm loving feeling. Thank you Robert Macfarlane, I too heard it first on Desert Island Discs.

[@Shunyia]

me too, it touches so deeply my heart in this moment

[@rrrddd507]

Who chose it for Thier Dessert island disc ?

[@yoshimimiyazaki2602]

and sing the things you see ... beautiful. thank you, Karine et all

[@poet2681]

This is honestly one of the most stunning and beautiful songs I have ever heard . I can feel every single word in the deepest part of my heart . Thank you ❤

[@robertldavisjr]

🙏 I agree. So beautiful!

[@James_OHalloran]

I wholeheartedly agree. Well said

[@goddessnocturnas]

Glorious! I wish I could give this more than a single thumbs up. I tried!! I'm still thumbing it up in my heart.💖

[@daneecejones3353]

The song brings me to tears. So beautiful and so relevant. The universe knew that I needed this song and it came with perfect timing. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@johnvidito]

This is appsolotly a Beautiful song it hit me right in my heart 💜

[@lori-annallen9186]

I am glad to find that I am not the only soul moved to tears whenever I hear this song, but in such a beautiful way that I want to hear it over again once it reaches the end.

[@andellensweeney2488]

touched beyond comment for the land, thank you

[@randahlahamanandacrawford6421]

Wow, this goes straight to the heart. Thank you!

[@paperbranches7989]

by far some of the most beautiful things I've heard since a while

[@nvaracari72]

I tried to sing along but kept getting choked up :'), maybe in a few weeks

[@MrAlexremp]

My partner and I watched "Don't Look Up" and it broke our hearts and souls apart. After, we listened to this song to put them back together.

[@nedXR]

Thank you for such a beautiful song - I'm sharing it with lots of people.

[@tanyabutchers9656]

Truly sublime - Thank you

[@johnbentley765]

Beautiful - brings me to tears...

[@fihutton]

My eyes are leaking and they won't stop! This is immeasurably beautiful 💖

[@moonbramble1]

Moving, beautiful.

[@capt_sumonacho4801]

einzigartig wunderschön -

[@3BairnsaScottishHubsAnAniIngin]

So incredibly beautiful. I am so proud to know my wee bairn is related to one of you in this ensemble... Music definitely runs in the family xxx

[@kevinmcq7968]

This broke me into pieces

[@casfoto2]

There is so much depth to this song..such incredible beauty in the wishes. It draws such emotion out of everyone that hears it. As a nature photographer, it is a perfect song to listen to while I am walking in our forests and waterfalls. Thanks so much for this perfect gift..

[@luanpreece5580]

So so beautiful

[@tracya.schneider7698]

BEAUTY lives HERE...Thank you!

[@matthewpage1944]

Saw the beautiful Lost Words exhibition at Nymans NT - the exquisite paintings and lyrical poems. Delightful to hear (linked from Julie Fowlis) and see the connection with the Lakes too!

[@conordowd1978]

Amazing.

[@pinkmooncupcakes]

Your beautiful art has lifted my spirit. Thank you!!

[@gahe56]

Why is this so incredibly powerful?

[@dianabaur5941]

Utterly beautiful, steering us towards beauty! Thank you!

[@TarotThrones]

Utterly gorgeous - thank you

[@patrickhoy2475]

Exquisite sparkles of the purest joys to share. Absolutely positively gorgeous. Rosie Hoy