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Ireland o' Mine!

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I am truly blessed,

Realizing that for

Eternity,

Lands have been homesteaded,

And adopted for all to possess.

Never before have I felt

Desire for a land

o’ my very own -

My Ireland!

In sun, mist, rain, or snow,

Not having yet stepped on her shore,

Erin is my home!

Author notes

Éirinn Go Brách ~ Ireland Forever!

This poem is dedicated to the land of my ancestors, and to my Irish twin, Dolores. Thank you Sis, for always being there, and thank you for being a true friend!! Please read her fantastic poetry: http://allpoetry.com/Lady%20Ireland

Don't miss this beautiful acrostic she wrote for me:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3342296

Please also share with me her wonderful tribute to friendship: http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/4005037

I would like to sincerely acknowledge my sister, Patricia, for creating this background page of Ireland for me. Thank you very much, Patricia!! I hope you all will read her wonderful poetry: http://allpoetry.com/pattyann4500

"Let Erin Remember" (Erin is a poetic name for peace and love).

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  • taylorndncar gold member
    August 8

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    nicely done and well-written. the irish and scottish blood is well-represented among the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Native Americans. this is a very well-thought out effort! thank you.


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      Thank YOU for your thoughtful comments!!

      I'll be over your way soon, as I'm curious now to read your own work. Thanks again, and take care!!
      Peace & hugs,
      xx Cyn xx


  • Ken-Maverick
    August 8

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    This is truely a beautiful poem that speaks from your heart, vividly,
    home is indeed where the heart is my friend.
    Wonderfully done as always. All the best.

    Ken

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      Thank you for stopping by, Ken!

      I appreciate your thoughtfulness, as always. And I hope you're doing well these days!! I'll be over your way soon!!!
      Peace & hugs to ya,
      xx Cyn xx


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    August 7

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    This is a wonderful poem, it was writen for me by Cyn aka(Poets muse)
    She is a dear friend to me and i love her to bits. Thanks for commenting on this i am sure she will get back to you.

    Ireland is lovely anytime of the year, I live here and i would never part with it.
    God bless
    Slán agus gra ma chara!
    Dolores x

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      Hiya, Dolores!

      Your comments really made my day!! I REALLY do live my life these days just for my future plans, and I am taking the steps now to come over to Ireland to visit my friend in the land of my dreams, next July/August. So keep the pot o' tea on the stove, I'll be there in 2010. Erin go Bragh!!! I promise this time I will make it over there (even if I have to swim)!!!!
      Peace, love & hugs always,
      xx Cyn xx


  • xSarahx
    August 7

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    Wonderful! Thank you for putting the Irish background with all the pics. It's my dream to go there and visit family before I die lol. My boyfriend and I are so fascinated with Ireland (he's pure Irish too) his cell phone wallpaper says Erin go Bragh on it, and every one of his tattoos is a tribute. Sorry, I'm ranting, it just made me really happy lol..
    I love the Acrostic poem and the flow is flawless, it just rolls off the tip of your tongue. Very tasteful and beautifully written!


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      P.S.

      Another AP poet created this background for me: http://allpoetry.com/pattyann4500 I'm happy you like it!!

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      Thank you for the warm and thoughtful kudos!

      Your comments really made my day!! I, too, hope that you're able to make it over to Ireland to visit one day, which is my dream, as well... Erin go Bragh!!!
      Peace, love & hugs,
      xx Cyn xx


  • Matt E. Smith gold member
    August 7

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    ahhh....makes me miss my homeland
    I am anxiously awaiting my return in October. There is only one Ireland... beautifully expressed.

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      August 10
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      Thank you for the thoughtful kudos!!

      Your comments really made my day!! I, too, hope that you're able to make it over to Ireland to visit in October. It is my dream to go next year in July/August, as well... Good luck & Erin go Bragh!!!
      Peace, love & hugs,
      xx Cyn xx


  • ScreaminMime
    November 26, 2008

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    Red is missing her mother land,
    oh blow the bagpipes to prompt the band.
    Start to jig,
    everyone's gig,
    send her some haggis, non-canned!

    Always look'n for a bus,
    readily Europe's menace.
    Easily ready to start a fuss,

    really not known for dentists.
    Everyone shut your mouth and jus'
    drink a pint of Guinness!


  • Jesann gold member
    November 17, 2008
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    Beautifully presented.. hope you step on her shores sometime soon.
    Well done.


  • libithina
    October 5, 2008

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    A wondeful tribute to a beautiful land great writing Cynthia Lib x x


  • freespirit51
    September 29, 2008

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    Excellent tribute the the Emerald Isle. She is a bonnie land and I hope to someday visit her for a wee bit. Thanks for sharing.

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 29, 2008
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      Thank you!!!

      I'm really glad you like my poem! Thanks for stopping in to read & comment!! I appreciate the kudos, too!!! Take care, Cyn


  • Sunshine Always
    September 27, 2008

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    Beautiful Cyn, and having Irish blood in me I can fully appreciate your feelings here.My greatgrandparents were True Gypsies....Thank you also for making me a fav..Hugs mal

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 29, 2008
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      Thank you for the kudos!!!!

      I'm really glad you like my poem! Thanks for stopping in to read & comment!! I appreciate the kudos, too!!! Take care, Cyn


  • mysticstorm gold member
    September 19, 2008

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    How wonderful! A very beautiful dedication for a homeland you are yet to be a part of...yet your heart is there silently waiting for you...I know this feeling well...Ireland has been calling me almost as hard as the Rockies...I do believe we are born with it in our blood...very well siad and truly moving...
    Best to you!
    mystic

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 20, 2008
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      Thank you, Mystic...

      I really appreciate your stopping in to read my poetry, and especially thank you for your thoughtful comments! I look forward to reading more of your poetry as soon as I get a chance to make my way over there!! Thanks again, and take care!!! Peace, Cyn


  • Puppydog gold member
    September 19, 2008

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    VERY SWEET!!!!

    All of us in this country except for native americans and then even their ancestors came from another land. I have not researched mine very far back though what I know my country is England and maybe Scotland or Ireland. 's

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 20, 2008
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      Thank you for your kudos!!!

      I really appreciate your stopping in to read my poetry, and especially thank you for your thoughtful comments! I also look forward to reading more of your poetry!! Thanks again, and take care!!! Peace, Cyn


  • Sonja
    September 11, 2008

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    I am so glad to come to this site and to choose this poem. I didn't know that it will be acrostic, I do not like it too much but this time it perfect fits to your words and love for Ireland. It was not hard to close my eyes and to see all those green glens and glades of Ireland although you never mentioned its color, I see it this way. Great poetry.
    ~Sonja~

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 20, 2008
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      Thank you, I'm glad you like my poem!!!

      I really appreciate your stopping in to read my poetry, and especially thank you for your thoughtful comments!!! I look forward to reading more of your poetry as soon as I get a chance to make my way over there. Thanks again, and take care!!! Peace, Cyn


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 17, 2008
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      Thank you, I'm glad you like my poem!!!


  • grandniem
    September 8, 2008

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    Beautiful!!!

    Truly lovely as Ireland is in my heritage as well. In fact my daughter's name is Erin Elizabeth. My dad was so proud of that fact!!!!! Your poem is truly lovely! Your words enflame a kindred spirit that dwells among those of the same ancestry. So-o-o very beautiful indeed my friend! Hugs and blessings Grace

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 19, 2008
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      Thank you for the kudos!

      I am glad you like my poem on Ireland, the home of my ancestors. Thank you also for sharing your story with me!! I'll be over to read your pages as soon as I can make my way over there. Thanks again!!!


  • Beret55 silver member
    August 31, 2008
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    Very creative, and well done.


  • ronnica
    July 29, 2008

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    I feel a little like this as my mother was Irish, it must lie deep in blood and in poetry.
    A strong poem with feeling.

  • bowmore bill
    July 28, 2008
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    A true romantic, carying it with you where ever you go.

    Rose{Erin}


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      July 28, 2008
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      Thank you, Bill...

      I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments on my work!!!


  • daviscth silver member
    July 28, 2008

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    Oh I just LOVE this. The poem and background are both awesome. I'd give anything to visit this magical place. There is so much wonder and love in your words, you can just feel it.


  • pine-needles
    July 4, 2008

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    wonderful acrostic... flows very smoothly and naturally, captures and describes this sentiment well, and nicely chosen details to give a glimpse of the country.

    never seen "homesteaded" before, struck me as a bit clumsy, but could be i'm just unfamiliar with this word. but wonder if this line could be reworked slightly, i like what you say here but stumbled a little on how you said it.

    anyway, nicely done. (and the pictures on the border are gorgeous).


  • pattyann4500
    June 27, 2008

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    This is a lovely acrostic, Sis. I'm so glad to see that you could use the background. There are so many beautiful places in Ireland. Since it is also my ancestreal ground, I feel that same pull. Beautiful. Hugs, Patricia


  • Li snuffles
    June 23, 2008

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    Ireland is my home also, this was a fantastic peace and Ireland is sucha beautiful place that we can be proud that our ancestors fought for us

    lisa...


  • TallDrinkofWater
    April 29, 2008

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    Well Done

    You do truly have Ireland in your heart, I know of this felling as well, And one day I will touch these long legs on the shore, Write on Poet, Keep the pen Flowing


  • Angelflower
    April 29, 2008

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    Oh this is so truly beautiful!!I know that this may sound weird but I am not Irish, I am hispanic, yet I have always had a longing to go to Ireland since I was a little girl! I hope that someday soon I will be able to see it.. I'm sure it is so very beautiful.. You really expressed your love for your home land greatly.. I loved this!.. well done..

    Angel


  • Random Goldfish gold member
    February 23, 2008

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    Erin is my home too!
    To be on her emerald shores again...I think often.
    Wonderful poem to the land of our ancestors!

    Síochán leat
    ~Mairéad~

  • Bob Fox silver member
    February 19, 2008

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    Beautiful

    Having some Irish in me I have always wanted to visit that beautiful country. And when you go they will be delighted to have such a poet of talent amongst them. The Irish love poets


  • Sagerider
    January 30, 2008

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    It's Great

    Why do the green hills call to us like the head waters of a mighty river call the salmon home. Never having known their mothers or the waters of home, yet they must go.

  • freespirit51
    January 27, 2008
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    A beautiful tribute to a beautiful land. I have Irish blood I am told but have no idea how much. I have always wanted to see the Emerald Isle. Maybe someday I might.

  • pattyann4500
    December 19, 2007
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    Sis, the poem is indeed beautiful and heartfelt. Anyone with an Irish background (I have some) would indeed be proud of your words. Love, Patricia

  • arden
    December 17, 2007

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    'tis enough to fill any lass wi' pride ye ken.
    'tis a good day and 'tis even better chance that brought me here.

    arden

  • Lady Ireland gold member
    November 10, 2007
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    Dia duit a chara!
    Cyn you have the most beautiful heart in the world, a soul thats roams across the sea and touches the very core of me.
    If anyone who reads this and doesn't know this fine woman then find her and read her brilliant heartflet poems. She is all that a friend could want and more.
    My dear Rose of Ireland, always be proud to be your self.
    I thank you for sending me this link. Below is just few of thousands of Irish toasts to welcome this page.
    Pattyann did a great job here also, bestof credits to her for being so gracious.
    God bless.
    Slán agus gra.
    Dolores Aka Lady Ireland.

    *hug* *hug*  *hg* *hug* *hug* *hug*






    When we drink, we get drunk.
    When we get drunk, we fall asleep.
    When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
    When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.
    So, let's all get drunk, and go to heaven!


    Here's to a long life and a merry one.
    A quick death and an easy one.
    A pretty girl and an honest one.
    A cold beer—and another one!


    Here's to our wives and girlfriends:
    May they never meet!


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