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Kilmainham Jail

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As I trace my path of history

I found that old damp wall

whereon upon you wrote those words

on that sad may morn'

 

 

I thought of you and Grace there

in that empty Chapel hall

a love so empowering

it's residue still recalls.

 

 

I felt the pride swell in my heart

as I walked your last few steps

and in my heart I felt your pain

for that young bride you left bereft.

 

 

The paint is peeling slowly Joseph

and a story is revealed

of bravery and love as one

can never be repealed.

 

 

As I looked back to the alter

where you held her that last day

I swear I caught a glimpse of you

as I made on my way...

 

 

Again I peeped and there you stood

with Grace by your side

and I saw Pearse and Connelly

and for Ireland I smiled and cried.

 

 

 

your story now a fairytale

is sung on the sweetest voice

Your love for your dear country

was the only freedom choice...

 

 

But our history you have written

we learned all by your rule

we'll strive to be united

and never again England's fool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

This is the wall in the Jail where they English executed the rebels of the easter rising in 1916.

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  • Congrats on the Silver Cup!!

  • Outstanding Literary Contribution To Ireland's History!!

    This is such a very moving piece, I read it two times. Thank you for sharing your muse's warm heart and Irish soul with us. May your powerfully radiant poem win first place, Dear Poetess!! Peace, love & hugs always, xx Cyn

  • No words needed here C

  • I had goosebumps & the tears flowed freely while reading this. A stunning piece you have penned, but I expected nothing less. One can feel your heart felt sentiments in this.
    When hearing Grace being sung the other day by a room full of people I had the same reaction.

    Another step for a United Ireland was taken over the weekend. Let the people be heard & their voices be ONE.

    Love ya
    Slán

    Juls