Song of Fionn

(For My Brother)
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I am the nurturance of the Sun
I am the power on the mountain
I am the introspection of the forest
I am the wisdom of the salmon
I am the strength of rock
I am the protector of my tribe
I am the bright one with a strong hand
I am the wrath of the sea
I am the silver hand of chivalry
I am eloquence and knowledge
I am the skill and deftness of the hawk
I am the bear, instinct coupled with intuition
I am a hound of loyalty
I am the guidance and hope of the North Star
I am the wind that fills your sails
I am the wisdom of a brother
I am the guiding hand of a father
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By Tim Mather
Always remember the mural to him in Bushmills near the Giants Causeway.
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Ooh do like this 🙂
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A powerful tribute to the manly and martial virtues exemplified by the Celtic warriors of myth, especially Fionn mac Cumhaill, who was known for both the prowess of his mind and the wisdom of his mind. The notion of shape-shifting into a salmon has always been on my favorite in Celtic mythology! 🙂
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Your brother was many of these things to you, me and others. This is a lovely tribute. ❤️
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