May God protect You

May God protect you
From scary nights, from hasty flights;
From too much food, from a somber mood;
From ringing bells, from self-made hells;
From sickish pains, from dishonest gains;
From excessive needs, from tricky deeds;
From foolish quarrels, from resting on laurels;
From silly fears, from idle tears;
From forgotten lines, And from all bad times.
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The Irish, p.55 by Fr. Andrew Greeley