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My Country

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Her Emerald Isle's gorgeous, bracing seas

Cut upon her rugged gems of shoreline cliffs,

Belying those terrifying, haunting memories

Of The Troubles brewing in her proud Irish past.

 

Her people are her greatest seed -

They live, and laugh, and love,

And bleed;

For freedom, her reigning creed...

 

Her forest bird songs chirp of the tallest tales

Of mischievious faeries and leprechaun charms,

As breezes gently rustle her majestic emerald plains,

Magic is sprinkled upon her glorious coastal range.

 

With a hug, a bowl of Irish stew, and a cuppa tae,

My Irish family is always there, waiting for me;

My country is my life, my breath, my very soul,

Irish blessings of my loving people make me whole.

 

 

Author notes

Éirinn Go Brách ~ Ireland Forever!

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  • Alexis-Rueal
    October 28, 2008

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    Beautiful poem about Everything Irish.... Wonderful, warm language and descriptions. It is a poem that a person can read again and again. Well done... can't wait to read more of your work.


  • trekkergirl
    October 28, 2008

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    I have already commented on this one before at least once. So you already know how I feel about it. Thanks for sharing it again with us. It is a very nice write. Thanks for entering this into my contest.


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    October 23, 2008

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    Oh I love this one Cyn...
    You have managed to capture all things irish in this wee gem me dear!!
    It wont be that long before ye get that cup of Tae!
    I love how you send out feeling and pride stands there before you.

    This picture is brilliant, i have saw it before and it was another fellow irish man who worked at naasa that caught this image, i love how it was clear to see on that day, usually we have a lot of rain.
    Thanks for the pleasure Sis.
    Dolores xxxx


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    October 23, 2008
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    Oh I love this one Cyn...
    You have managed to capture all things irish in this wee gem me dear!!
    It wont be that long before ye get that cup of Tae!
    I love how you send out feeling and pride stands there before you.

    This picture is brilliant, i have saw it before and it was another fellow irish man who worked at naasa that caught this image, i love how it was clear to see on that day, usually we have a lot of rain.
    Thanks for the pleasure Sis.
    Dolores xxxx


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      October 23, 2008
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      You're very welcome...

      And thank YOU!! You ARE an angel I cannot wait to see the Emerald Isle personally... I found the image where it talked about having been a clear day, it IS gorgeous!! Wikipedia is where I found it, the photo has won awards for the clarity, that Irish photographer IS good!! I ought to add that note to my AN. Thanks again for stopping by, having you visit my pages is warming my heart tonight... Take care, I hope you're staying warm & comfy there yourself!! xx Peace & love Always, Cyn


  • trekkergirl
    October 23, 2008
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    This is a very nice poem about Ireland. As I am sure you probably know that Ireland is a favorite country of mine because I supposedly have ancestors from there. I also, believe that since I like to talk I must be from there. You write this extremely well with wonderful imagery. Great job here.


  • WolfHeart
    October 22, 2008

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    Eirinn Go Brach!

    She always waits there, calling out to our blood and urging us home. Even her most distant children are beloved by her. Best of luck to you in this contest.

  • patrick20traveler
    October 22, 2008

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    My Goodness!

    That line "With a hug, a bowl of Irish stew, and a cuppa tae" brought my Irish Grandmother back into my life and she has been gone now for almost sixty years. Bless you and your wonderful talent--raising people from the dead.

  • SoulWhispher
    October 21, 2008

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    This is a most touching and wonderfull poem of ireland "Eirinn Go Brach", you have weaved a magic tale of the emerld island, blessings with love JOhn


    • Sandygram silver member
      October 22, 2008
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      So Lovely

      Well being half Irish I love your poem. I have never been there but your words tells of its beauty. Thank you for sharing. Take care. Sandy

      • Cynthia Gaines gold member
        October 22, 2008
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        Well, I've never been there psychically - yet.

        Thank you for stopping in to read! Glad you enjoyed! Peace

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      October 21, 2008
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      Thank you, John!!!


  • oneeye
    October 21, 2008

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    Absolutrly Wonderful!!!!

    I have read three times. The soil of the green isle is in your Blood. St. Pat is smiling upon you.
    Haven't had REAL Irish stew in a long time.


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      October 21, 2008
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      Thank you!!

      I love the comment you made on my poem, and appreciate the kudos for "My Country" - this poem brings a tear to me eye, so I am doubly touched to know that you also apprecite the beauty of Ireland and her people!! Also, thanks for the extra points, you are the generous heart today!! Thanks again, you made my day!! Peace always, Cyn


  • Paloszoo gold member
    October 21, 2008
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    Oh, I forgot.


  • Paloszoo gold member
    October 21, 2008

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    A beautiful tribute to your beautiful country, my Dove. I loved:

    Her people are her greatest seed -
    They live, and laugh, and love,
    And bleed;
    For freedom, her reigning creed...

    That was simply brilliant!

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