Ireland

The Slea Head Drive in Dingle
Hugs the lushest land I’ve seen.
It reaffirms the reason
Why the Irish worship green.

I’ve only been to Ireland once
But that was just a start,
For scenic beauty such as that
Imprinted on my heart.

The greenest hillsides anywhere,
A’polka-dot with sheep,
Provided me with memories
My brain will never sweep.

I loved the Irish people
And the landscape near the coast,
But raising up my Guinness
Was the part I loved the most!


for the "Irish Poems" contest by Isaiah Zerbst
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hammoud Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM
That's lovely Ilene, my wife she is Irish and what a lovely people the irish are. I wish I went to Ireland it was another regret in my life of many. Congratulations on your win! Love, Ali xoxox
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February 13, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Good day Ilene, Congratulations! :-), with your awesome, Irish Poems ... xox~PD
Kendrick Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 2:37 PM
Great flow and rhyme in this winning work..Good job..Congrats...Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 12, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations on your win Ilene. It is a most beautiful island and I can't wait to visit again. Your poem captures the lovely scenery well.
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February 12, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Belated congratulations on a top spot win Ilene luv xx
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February 11, 2013 at 7:53 PM
I would love to visit Ireland. Maybe someday. Congrats on your win, Ilene! I'm very happy to share the #2 spot with you! Love, Kim
Jones Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM
This was just as cute as can be...Congrats....
Johnson Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 1:32 PM
A great win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Zerbst Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Thank you for entering my contest, Ilene. Congratulations on your win! You have done a great job with this poem. The rhyme and meter, the subject matter. It has a lilting rhythm to it, accompanied by great descriptions of the Irish countryside.
Johnson Avatar
January 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM
My mom loved Ireland but she never went. And now she lives in lush green feilds I know are heaven sent. So have a pint to honor those. Who's cheeks were fulsh with Guiness rose.
Dailey Avatar
January 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM
If you've Irish in your background And you love a story teller I've read a book you just might love A New York Times Bestseller Ireland by Frank Delaney - an epic novel of Irish history and story telling
Horsman Avatar
January 23, 2013 at 3:51 PM
this is a wonderful dedication to the land and its people ilene, not forgetting the Guinness....
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January 22, 2013 at 4:27 PM
I've heard 'lush' is THE word to describe the beauty of the Irish countryside. However many shades of green there are, Ireland has to have 'em all! Wonderful flow and rhyming, as usual! and you HAD to mention the Guinness!! Best wishes, Keith
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January 20, 2013 at 3:50 PM
I love this poem ilene. It is absolutely adorable. I especially love the third stanza. And your endings are always awesome. To me this poem is a sure winner.
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January 20, 2013 at 12:55 PM
I'm Irish! :) Good poem, Ilene :)
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