Blessing for the Writing of Letters by Jane Boutwell

May my hand running across this paper as I write

reach out like a hand to hold in friendship

- a tangible connection between us:

our hands & our hearts.

Although simply lines on a page,

may the impact of this note ripple outward,

an echoing refrain

carrying comfort

in times of loneliness.

May the particular words I choose make you feel known.

May my words generously offer

the uniqueness of my heart

to the uniqueness of yours.

- by Jane Boutwell