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I penned this humorous poem today in a sequential rhyming sequence.  It's, of course, a spoof on my original family ancestry which is half-Irish, the other half being English.  But after immigrating to America, my forebears from the 18th - 19th centuries eventually became Americans.  And so, all of us poets and lovers of poetry need an inspiration, a Muse.  Looks like by my self-admission in this poem that my inspiration, my Muse is my very good old friend:  "My Leprechaun."  To which I add, "Let all of us as poets and comrades of the written word, one day happily lift a tankard together and drink some fine Irish Whiskey in celebration of our work."  (Gary Bateman - September 9, 2014) 

Categories:  cheer up, drink, emotions, fantasy, funny, humorous, and Ireland.

Leprechaun In My Bottle

One dark dreary night while happily drinkin’ up a big big storm,
I beheld a tiny green man in my bottle, oh!—not the norm.

He’s my tiny green man in my Irish whiskey bottle.
He’s my Leprechaun with whom I’d like to drink a pottle.

He’s the man with a certain quaint eye twinkle and attitude, 
And he has all the fine alcoholic credentials and certitude,

Of one who’s done much, seen much, drunk much much,
And has great insight, insatiable charm, and a very deft touch.

My friend the Leprechaun tells me of his present living situation:
“Medrinks, Methinks, Mesleeps, Medrinks, ah!—My salvation!”

I tell him my ancestry is “Half-Irish” which makes me Celtic, 
And he says, “Me good friend Gary, no shame, Me too Celtic!”

My Leprechaun asked me of my present situation with poetry,
And I says—“Medrinks, Methinks, Mewrites, Meloves poetry.”

Over time I found I was mimicking more and more my little elf friend,
And he says, “Me brother Gary, no worry, we both be Irish my friend.”

I told my Leprechaun that he does indeed have quite an alcoholic ego,
And my little elf quipped, “When we both drink Gary, I’m your alter ego!”

And so, my Leprechaun in my bottle is my good friend—my adviser,
And, I find that as we both drink together my poetry flows all the wiser.

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved (September 9, 2014) 
(Rhymed Couplet)

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Cona Adams November 7, 2014 at 7:53 AM Too cute. A well written piece, Gary. I could see that little green man. Gary Bateman November 7, 2014 at 8:45 AM Thanks Cona!! Glad you liked it. This is probably why Liam McDaid (who is full Irish) and I get along so well when we do co-writes. In the poem we co-wrote on "Always a Dream" I wrote the particular passage when the Leprechaun talks to his little fairy princess. A funny ditty somewhat like this one. Best Wishes, Gary

Laura Breidenthal October 5, 2014 at 7:17 PM I not only enjoyed this poem but was delighted by the description above. " oh!—not the norm" indeed! I love the ending. Very funny throughout. : ) Always, Laura Gary Bateman October 6, 2014 at 12:55 PM This one was a fun write Laura. It helps to laugh at ourselves ever so often. You're right about "not the norm." If a person started seeing a little green man in his or her bottle of spirits -- it would be time to quit drinking. I enjoy the Leprechaun legends. Thanks for your comment!! Cheers, Gary

Liam Mcdaid September 26, 2014 at 6:34 AM i tip my hat gary wrote on myself on the exact same boyo lol excellent piece of writing most enjoyable Gary Bateman September 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM I'm glad you read this one Liam. My mother's family (named "Heflin") immigrated to America from Ireland some time in the early 19th century. While my father's family likewise immigrated to America a bit earlier from England; hence, my last name "Bateman." My love for the "Spirits" (especially Irish Whiskey) comes from my Irish side (HA HA). Cheers, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter September 10, 2014 at 4:19 PM Very cute, Gary! Enjoyed reading it! xxxx D Gary Bateman September 10, 2014 at 5:05 PM Thanks "D" . . . I write about multiple themes and topics, but I do have a very humorous side too. This poem was much fun to write. Thanks again for the read!! All the Best, Gary

Maurice Yvonne September 9, 2014 at 1:14 PM this is a lot of fun with an amusing twist. well done my friend. Gary Bateman September 9, 2014 at 3:34 PM Thanks Maurice . . . it was much fun putting this one together. A break from some of the more serious stuff. I'll be checking out some of you latest additions too. Cheers, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen September 9, 2014 at 12:47 PM - If I saw a little green man in my bottle ....... it would mean that I had drunk too much alkehol :)))) ... ("everyone knows that Jeppe drinks, but they do not say, why Jeppe drinks "Source: Jeppe on Bjerget (1722). Jeppe in act 1, scene 3) - Well written with nice flow in your rhyme, Gary - Have a nice day (without green men :))) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman September 9, 2014 at 12:58 PM Thanks Anne-Lise . . . I was sure you would comment on this one. Remember, by ancestry I really am Half-Irish so this is why the little green man is an inspiration to me, and I really do enjoy Irish Whiskey. I have to read up on "Jeppe on Bjerget (1722)." Best Wishes . . . Gary