Gra
Timeless, Binding Love (Old Irish)
Standard Definition:
A love that is deep, unbreakable, and eternal—one that transcends time and binds souls together.
Poetic Meaning:
Like the roots of the ancient oaks, strong and unseen, a love that does not break but grows deeper with each passing season.
Storytelling Etymology:
In Old Irish, Gra was a love beyond mere affection—it was a force that bound people together through fate. Whether between lovers, family, or even between a warrior and their land, Gra was the love that endured beyond life itself.
Cultural Context & Symbolism:
Irish folklore often speaks of lovers who are bound across lifetimes, their love surviving through myth and legend. Gra is the love that does not fade, whether in song, story, or spirit.
Poem:
Not for a moment, nor for a year,
But through the turning of each sphere.
When stars collapse and rivers dry,
Still, my love will not say goodbye.
Reflection:
Love is not only found in the present—it lingers in the past and echoes into the future. It is in the stories we tell, the legacies we leave, and the hearts we never truly leave behind.
