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Oliver's St. Patrick's Day Contest  ~ March 13, 2025

Irish Holiday

Limericks written for St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate the Irish in ev'ry way
It's said in tales of old
Leprechauns buried gold
At the rainbow's end it was meant to stay

It's a day for dancing and wearin' green
Shamrocks in the hair of each colleen
To Erin Go Bragh, a toast
A holiday loved by most
But kissin' the Blarney Stone's not my scene

The Emerald Isle's heathered hills are lush
where on a Bonnie lass you'll have a crush
Walking on Dublin's shore
Or on the grassy moor
You can steal a wee kiss to make her blush

The seventeenth of March will soon be here
St. Patrick's Day arrives every year
Jameson~ take a swig
Then dance an Irish jig
Or imbibe Guiness with lots of good cheer

The time will come when this holiday ends
And I'll wish my days here I could extend
Irish blood flows in my veins
Here, part of my heart remains 
I'll just sing Molly Malone and pretend.

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Sam Kauffman March 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM Lin, you have definitely gone to the essence of celebration for St. Patrick's Day. Delightful limerick string! Your Irish sense of celebration is on full display. So much fun to know we share some Irish heritage! Congratulations on your win! We'll celebrate again next year. Blessings to you! Lin Lane March 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM Thank you so very much for your kind words, lass! lol I just noticed congratulations are due you, as well.

thriveni c mysore March 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM Beautiful bouquet dear poet. Congratulations on your win, Cheers!!! Lin Lane March 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM Thank you for your lovely words, thriveni.

Karen Jones March 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM You master all forms and this one is no different! Congratulations Lin on a top win! Lin Lane March 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM In case I haven't told you... you're on my cheerleading squad, Karen. ;-) Thanks!

Tom Cunningham March 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM Back with congratulations to you Lin, Hope your week is going well. Tom Lin Lane March 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM Thanks a bunch, Tom. All is well with me... enjoy your time away.

Duke Beaufort March 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM Lin, you do make the best of it. It's probably one of if not the most fun of all these types of holidays. When we were there we visited Jameson and Guiness sites. It's a lovely place...but it turns out we have a significant trade deficit with Ireland, and you know who doesn't like it. He might try to ruin the place if he has his way. Hopefully, he'll exhibit some restraint. Smiles!!! Lin Lane March 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM He's ruining everything anyway. Sorry I didn't respond to your comments sooner. I just saw them when the contest results were announced.

Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM We might go to Ireland next year. :) Enjoyed! Lin Lane March 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM Oh I’m envious! Thanks for your comment.

David Crandall March 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM Fun lyrics, you got me ready for the holiday! Lin Lane March 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM Good, David. Thanks for enjoying my limericks. Cheers to you!

Mike Gentile March 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM Lin, your Limericks of green just so fit the scene! May you celebrate well and to your heart's content!! Lin Lane March 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM Hi, Mike thanks for the rhyming comment. ;-)

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM Dear Lin, How delightful! You've inked the essence of Irish traditions beautifully. From leprechauns and shamrocks to Guinness and Irish jigs, such is the picture of the holiday's spirit. I love your poems for they are always filled with clever rhymes and playful tones that bring a smile. I just love your witty and heartwarming poetry. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Lin Lane March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM Aye and begorrah, Daniel. How I'd love to spend an extended length of time on the Isles. I am always honored to receive your fine comments and support. Gratitude for ye, my chara!

Tom Cunningham March 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM Brilliant limericks Lin, it's a great celebration, everyone is made welcome Tom Lin Lane March 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM I would love to visit there, Tom. My Irish heritage is of the Fitzhenry line, and I've named my daughter, Erin. Ireland, Scotland, England and if I didn't say the Isle of Man, Jan would take offense with me. lol Thank you.