A Drop Or Two

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Everyone has seen a rainbow, no doubt,
at its end, you had best keep an eye out:
for fairy folk may be lurking about.

Leprechauns can be grumpy, funny folks;
that some say love to play mischievous jokes
on naysayers who label them a hoax.

If it's their pot of gold, you'd be after,
try searching behind an attic rafter;
where kids readily swear they've heard laughter.

The Irish like to bribe them with some food,
thinking a free meal will keep them subdued:
but the wee folks are amazingly shrewd.

They love whiskey, and they'll steal it from you:
if you forget to leave a drop or two:
spilling a little on the floor will do.

Wherever a rainbow touches the ground,
keep your eyes open; have a look around:
some folks say a pot of gold might be found.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/27/2025 10:54:00 AM

So much fun, Emile! Congratulations on your win! At one time, when driving through the desert in a gold colored car, we became part of a rainbow! What an unforgettable experience although we saw no leprechauns or found a pot of gold! That's probably a good thing! Blessings and congratulations to you my friend!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/28/2025 8:37:00 AM

Thanks, Sam. As always, I appreciate your comments. Your trip sounds fantastic- a memory worth remembering, my friend. Emile.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/27/2025 12:29:00 AM

Lovely write. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2025 8:05:00 AM

Thanks, Thriveni. I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/26/2025 6:23:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Emile. Yes, the wee folk are quite tricky

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/26/2025 8:41:00 AM

Thanks, Oliver. I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/2/2018 2:59:00 PM

Love the tone of this adorable poem, Emile. Well penned.

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/2/2018 6:21:00 PM

Thanks Line, your visits are always most welcomed my friend, Emile.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/27/2018 5:32:00 PM

Enjoyable, creative poem Emile. Well done :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/27/2018 6:34:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, your visits are always welcomed my friend, Emile.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/27/2018 3:55:00 PM

Love this fun poem my good friend. The Irish blood in me still likes a small taste of whiskey ever now and then. If you find that pot of gold, leave one gold coin behind as the start for the next pot to be built my friend..

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/27/2018 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Robert, I'm happy to hear from you my friend and I'll be sure to leave that coin, Emile.