George Seal Poet Rhyme

Erins Green Isle 1798

They live in fear in Ireland.
   Their sin is ' wearing of the green.'
   St. Patricks shamrock is now banned.
   A National Emblem caught between,
   Sweet Erins pride, and Englands stand
   Against the green, and to demean.
   Then rule the Gaels with iron hand.
   Beyond the pale lifes unforseen.
   It's freedom that, life does demand.
   So paradise on earth would mean.
   Sail Westward to a distant land,
   Where Irelands shamrock can be seen
   Those colonists will understand
   Why Irish eyes smile so serene.

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Vladislav Raven March 27, 2016 at 4:47 PM Hi George, Congratulations on your win in the contest.

Poet Destroyer A March 27, 2016 at 1:16 AM George, Congratulations on your Going Green Win. Stop by my blog "OH NO, OH NO (it's me again) drop a smile if you like :) Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Kim Merryman July 10, 2015 at 9:52 PM I enjoyed this historical write, George! Congrats on your placement in the contest! Love, Kim George Seal July 16, 2015 at 3:05 AM Yes Kim history sometimes did have happy endings for many people thankfully. I do appreciate you sending me congratulations for my poem. My kindest regards for you doing so. Cheers. George.

Skat A July 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM nice win George Seal July 16, 2015 at 3:08 AM Hi SKAT, thankyou so much.appreciated. George.

Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2015 at 2:05 PM George, Congrats on your win. Always ~LINDA~ George Seal July 16, 2015 at 3:19 AM Hi LINDA, thankyou for offering your congratulations to me. They are most welcome. Cheers. George.

Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2015 at 7:57 AM I enjoyed your winning poem! George Seal July 16, 2015 at 3:16 AM Hello Richard, i do appreciate your most welcome comment on my poem. Thankyou. George.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 7, 2015 at 3:43 AM Congrats on ur awesome win George! Great write! George Seal July 16, 2015 at 3:13 AM Hello Upma, thankyou for your kindest comments on my poem. I do appreciate them very much. Regards. George

Old Buck March 22, 2015 at 7:16 PM George: It's freedom that, life does demand. Those words burnt a hole in my heart as I read your lovely piece. Thank you for sharing you love of the "green" with all the world and me. oldbuck George Seal April 7, 2015 at 9:06 AM Hello Old Buck, thankyou for your kind comments on my poem, i'm happy to share it with you. My kindest regards to you George.