Sunday, March 17, 2019

Happy St. Patrick's Day





There's a dear little plant that grows in our isle,

'Twas St Patrick himself, sure, that set it;

And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile,

And with dew from his eye often wet it.

It thrives through the bog, through the brake, and the mireland;

And he called it the dear little shamrock of Ireland...

~Andrew Cherry

5 comments:

  1. Oh Darla, I had forgotten this one! So lovely to be reminded - I remember a tune as well with a chorus about the ‘dear little shamrock’. Happy st Patrick’s Day.

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  2. I am late but hope it was a good one. hugs-Erika

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  3. I hadn't heard this poem, Darla. thanks for sharing. And a Happy St. Paddy's Day to you (a day late)

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  4. I'm not familiar with this sweet poem. I'm sorry I missed it on the day but will save it for next year. Thx!

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  5. I'm back and will play catch-up as best I can. This has been a very trying time being without internet, but I HOPE this has been the cure. I'll explain on Wednesday, because it's too convoluted to explain here. I'm sorry I missed this post and lovely poem. Your shamrock is beautiful, too. Happy belated St. Patrick's Day, dear Darla.

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