My Wild Irish Heart - Kelly Green

My wild Irish heart - what could it do
that March when into my sweet girlhood blew
euphoria to make my heart careen?
Oh, heart as fresh as clover - kelly green -
when zephyr brought its scent of something new.

The breeze caressed me; all was made askew,
for what it had been carrying was you!
Beneath my tender breast there throbbed, unseen,
my wild Irish heart.

You bridled it and then you pierced it through.
Yet wilder than before and tough it grew.
For in your aftermath, I was to glean
the lessons that my youth had not foreseen -
and evermore would pulse in me - now blue -
my wild Irish heart!


Originally For Sandy Ivy's Go Green - what green means to you? (new or old poem)Poetry Contest  and now for Linda's Get your GREEN on!!! (Get into the spirit and Go Green) Happy March17 (old/new poems)Poetry Contest
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Kimathi Avatar
April 1, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Congrats Andrea, for your amazing WIN in the contest!!! ;-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations on your placement Andrea. I agree, it was so nice to be able to use an older poem when we get so busy. Hope you are having a very Happy Easter. Carissa just went home with Mommy and now I can finish watching The Bible filmed in 2013. It is on the History Channel today. :)
Raven Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Hi Andrea, an excellent write once again. The words drew me in to the heart of this piece. I Love the joyful swing of this song. The Irish heart, it sings in emerald dreams. This is a seven and it sings its way into my faves....MIKE.
May Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Congrats on a fine win Andrea
Davey Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 5:59 AM
Very nice Andrea and you even got multiple placements from it, Kelly Green must be your color!
Gupta Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 5:01 AM
Lovely write. Congratulations on your win Andrea...
A   Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 1:14 AM
Andrea, 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~
Omara Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Ahh, Ireland's loss was so much America's gain. A lovely work. - Red
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April 11, 2013 at 9:14 AM
This is lovely and enchanting poem. I see you had a win in this contest Andrea. There is no doubt in my mind that you have an Irish background. My mother is from Scotland. You have such an amazing talent for writing so many different types of poetry. If I wasn't so ill, I could write more. I was not aware there were so many different types. I will read more of them. Just brilliant. Pam x
Taylor Avatar
March 13, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Outstanding, Andrea. Congrats, my friend. Well done. hugs, Ralph
A   Avatar
March 13, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Andrea, Congratulations with your wonderful winning poem in Sandy's contest~ always*LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
March 13, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Congrad's on your win in the Green contest, may Spring come early for you. Light & Love
Dillard Avatar
March 12, 2013 at 9:57 PM
I'm glad to see you made it here with this Rondeau! It deserves recognition......RAY
Babcock Avatar
March 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM
You are so talented and you write with so many forms that you amaze me. Another wonderful poem. love phyl
Maverick Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Really engaging write here Andrea, brings the uncertainty of youth to the page and the effect oflife on the subject best wishes here fo contest. "
Horsman Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 2:50 PM
you write on any subject, Andrea, and enhance always what ever your mind turns to...
Song Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Very very nice take on this contest theme!! Excellent energy with the last stanza. Your heart was like a wild horse to be bridled, it changed colors, and your lesson learned...wow!!
Horne Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 3:04 PM
love this beautiful write, Andrea. Have you really got Irish blood?
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Yes, but of course!!! and green eyes to match it.
Ober Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 8:53 AM
I love everything about this. I feel like everyone can relate to this - first love, lessons learned. Penned masterfully, as usual! :)
Jordan Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 5:29 PM
I like the contrast between fresh green and the sadder, wiser blue. J
Jones Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 3:01 PM
Wonderful Andrea . Loved it thru and thru...:-)
Martin Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Bursting with lovely green goddessness~ You got it, Andrea.
Austin Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Alas, a broken Irish heart. Though I am a Scot, I dig this piece. My son, Arthur, delved into the derivation of 'Austin' and discovered it was of Scottish origin. Love, daver
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February 26, 2013 at 7:57 PM
A heart that was green as a bean. Was turned blue by one who's mean. Is still regal within our queen.
May Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM
wonderful write Andrea...best wishes
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