Going Green

We go green on Paddy's Day.
That's because we like it that way.
Green clothing, green Liffey, green beer.
Green faces bring good cheer.

A time to remember we're Irish.
Especially those Paddys overseas.
They go out and drink like idiots.
Until they are on their knees.

It's all harmless fun, we enjoy it,
with parades in every town.
It's that one time of year we Irish
Have the craic playing the clown.

Come join us and make merry.
We welcome you with open arms.
If you sing or play an instrument,
I guarantee you we'll be charmed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Raven Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Hi Jean, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I enjoyed this fun write tonight Jean. When the Irish have fun they have fun. I will never change my mind, they are wonderful people. This one goes into my faves....Vlad.
Murray Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Thank you Vlad. For me, there is certainly no place like home.
A   Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 1:20 AM
Jean, 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~
Murray Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 2:20 AM
Thank you Linda. I enjoyed that contest as I felt I had the upper hand. Must check out your blog soon.
Turner Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Jean, check out the world's shortest St Patrick's Day Parade on the internet and see what you get. You might see my photo:):) Love the poem. Peace my Irish lass:)
Murray Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 4:54 PM
In Iowa? Are you the dude in the baseball cap, the hoodie or the chicken outfit?
Allison Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 1:50 PM
Hope you had a great day jean:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 2:02 PM
Well I certainly did Jan, by avoiding the parade and the drinking.
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