On St Patrick's Day

Today there won’t be a parade;
Concessions that Covid has made.
With no bagpipes or fifes
It’s befitting, since life’s
At a standstill from which we’ve not swayed.

Still, I’m wearing a bit o’ the green
Though, of course, if I had to come clean,
Being Irish I’m not
But I’ve never forgot
On St. Pat’s to become a colleen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 6:18 PM
I too was a Colleen today Ilene. Wearing green as I taught classes online.
Allison Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 12:45 PM
aww and what a sweet colleen you are Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Same here Ilene, everything on hold until next year at least. Happy St Patrick's day to you. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 11:37 AM
I'm not wearing anything at all, but there is no one around to pinch me! Stay safe! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 12:46 PM
ha ha ha behave Rico:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Not even a smile ? lol
Hankins Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 10:39 AM
Nice. Me, too. I'm thoroughly English, but I am wearin' the green today. I enjoyed both of your limericks, Ilene.
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