Classic Irish Blessing: "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You"

The most beloved Irish blessing:

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Origins: Likely 19th-century, blending Christian prayer with Celtic nature imagery (road, wind, sun, rain). Popularized by Irish diaspora—especially in America—at farewells, weddings, funerals, and St. Patrick's Day.

Variants exist (shorter, secular, humorous), but this six-line version is the canonical form.