Eire.

Green and verdant

lush and pure

mystical Erin

antiquely mature.

Inspiring land

tells the poets prayer

while the artists paints

his love affair.

Where the fiddlers lament

plays every heart

and the knackard donkey

pulls home his cart...

For we the Irish

dwell in nature

in our thatched roof cottage

and turf fire culture.

Here we sit on milking stools

and listen atentivley

to history's jewels.

We'll sing our songs

and smile at wakes

because we give our soul

to mother Ireland

to take.

Author notes

This poem was written with a specail person in mind,
Yeah you know who you are!!
Soon she will be over here in ireland and she will be sitting each day looking at this view which is in the picture. Itis of St johns point co. Donegal ireland.

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A contest entry

'Images From Around the World' by Cynthia Gaines. 2000 points, ended September 19, 2008, 18 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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Cynthia Gaines
September 19, 2008
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I'd like to thank you for taking the time to enter my contest, 'Images From Around the World' with your thought-provoking poem. And you brought a smile to my heart with your beautiful sentimental "Eire." The imagery was perfect for this piece! Judging will be done soon, and I wish the best of luck to you!! Thanks again, and have a great day!!! Loves ya, Cyn xXx
Cynthia Gaines
September 19, 2008

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I'd like to thank you for taking the time to enter my contest, 'Images From Around the World' with your thought-provoking poem. And you brought a smile to my heart with your beautiful sentimental "Eire." The imagery was perfect for this piece! Judging will be done soon, and I wish the best of luck to you!! Thanks again, and have a great day!!! Loves ya, Cyn xXx
Pure Thought
September 10, 2008
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Thank you for that lovely verdant painting you penned.
Celtic Legend
September 9, 2008
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this is one of the most beautiful poems i read about Ireland. wonderful!!!!!!!
Starz of Heaven
September 9, 2008

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Well I think that it is amazing and who forever it is written for I do hope that they enjoy it thanks for sharing much luck in the contest be well
Harlequin Dance
September 8, 2008

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Wow, it's beautiful. I can tell how much you love Ireland by reading your poem. It doesn't just describe the land, but the soul of the land. Very well done.
Beret55
September 8, 2008
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Nice, well done. I've always wanted to visit Ireland. Even more so now.
Cannonsfire
September 8, 2008

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And you my dear are fiercely proud of your land and I am always proud of you for loving her that way Loves ya! Slan, C