An original song by Mark "Sakalai" Villanueva
A Distant Blessing
Traditional Brighton War Hymn
Contributed by: GR Sakalai Barnhart
Verse 1:
On the long dusty road far away from my home,
As I lie with my blade by my side,
I look back on the crossroads that brought me this way,
And I wish that you all were near by.
But until I come back to your comforting presences
Soft, murmured prayers must suffice
May the rays of the dawn break through blackness of night.
And the moments of sorrows be few.
And although for awhile space and time must divide,
Please remember my blessings for you.
Verse 2:
I look back on the smiles and the laughs that we shared,
We were brothers and sisters in war,
And I smile at the thought that we someday may be,
Re-united from places afar.
But for now I will pray that your honor precedes you
And follows wherever you are.
As the stars up above, may your fortunes shine bright,
May your words and your sword blows strike true,
Even though for the while you are not by my side,
Please remember my blessings for you.
Verse 3:
May the kindness of others be easy to find,
In the difficult battles you face,
May the peace of the Ancients envelop your mind,
And your footsteps be guided with grace.
I will join you again on a new field of battle,
Til then I’ll be with you in mind.
May the rays of the dawn break through blackness of night.
And the moments of sorrows be few.
And although for awhile space and time must divide,
Please remember my blessings for you.
As the stars up above, may your fortunes shine bright,
May your words and your sword blows strike true,
Even though for the while you are not by my side,
Please remember my blessings for you.
Don’t forget my blessings for you.