A Nerd’s Blessing

This poem is for all the unabashed nerds and geeks out there who love everything from science, fantasy novels, video games, and all things fun and nerdy.  Originally I wrote this as a post on Facebook, but I added to it.  I could not squeeze in everything from nerd culture, and I tried to keep some things subtle.  I hope you like my poem for well wishing to nerds and those who embrace geekhood.

A Nerd’s Blessing

May you always roll a 20 in life.
May your HP stay high,
and the cake not be a lie,
and have an extra life in case you die.
May you not cross the dragon’s line of fire,
but ride on its back.
May you always believe in yourself,
especially if you are a fairy.
May you never be the last unicorn,
and find your kin.
May you find a black lotus card,
Know where your towel is,
and fence like a Jedi,
when the orcs invade like evil cattle.
May your patronus never fail,
as you face your battles
whether by phoenix hearted wand
or imperium silver crystal.
Let the computer errors resolve,
and trojans be blocked by firewalls.
May worms be eaten, and viruses cured.
May the universe guide you through life,
May you find chemistry in love.
Be delivered from zombie strife,
and beamed up above by aliens
when the world ends.

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Originally posted: March 24, 2019
Edited: November 14, 2021
Header Photo Credit:  URWizards.com

Lone Wolf's Blessing

 

If you are introverted, asocial, or just want to get away from crowds of people and have a moment of peace, then you may relate to this poem.  I wrote this within my note app in my phone a few years ago, and it still feels relevant to me.  I hope this old gem is appreciated by others.

Lone Wolf's Blessing

May you walk an open road with the horizon in front of you.
May a road free of traffic stretch for miles.
May you find empty parking spaces,
and full heads ready to help,
who back off when awkward moments arise.
May you read a book without interruption,
Watch a movie without overheard opinions,
Draw and write without shoulder surfers,
and without obstructing another's path,
use your phone without harassing eyes.
May no self-welcoming types derail
your train of thought, and
people stay out of the way.
Know that if someone harmed you long ago,
you succeeded in keeping them away for that long.

In the end, and along the way,
may you find solitude, silence, and solace.

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Originally written:  April 10, 2019
Abridged due to the sensitivity of the internet.