River Life

Sailing on the sweet river Shannon.
Ireland's river ways central vein.
Sleeping soundly on a river barge.
Listening to the pit patting rain.

Stopping engine to eat each evening 
Gazing at a flamingo pink sky.
Making many friends in local pubs.
Until it is time to say goodbye.

Rising slowly when at every lock.
Chatting happily with other folk.
Out on their daily riverside walk.
Who like to stop for a little talk.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 1/5/2017 8:12:00 PM
Sure sounds like a slice of heaven on earth. My two older brothers were babies living on a houseboat back in the 1950's. We moved to the farm, house and barn, in the early 60's so I never got the pleasure. Great poem! A7
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Jean Murray
Date: 1/6/2017 1:01:00 AM
Weather permitting Robert. It's the only drawback in this country, our famous rain. Get Ireland on a good day and it really can be heaven. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Date: 1/1/2017 11:19:00 PM
Hi Jean sounds like something I could do but that canal looks awfully narrrow. Lovely pic.
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Jean Murray
Date: 1/2/2017 1:20:00 AM
I took the picture from a website advertising the boat hire Jannie. Never tried it myself. Yet.
Date: 12/23/2016 10:17:00 PM
I love this peaceful poem that shares the simple joys of Ireland. It floods my mind with fond memories. This is a fave Jean! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Blessings, Connie : ) 7
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/24/2016 1:15:00 AM
Thank you Connie. I'm off again to work today, but won't lift a finger tomorrow. Hope you have a happy holiday too.
Date: 12/22/2016 8:55:00 PM
How I would love to be there now! Loved this poem Jean! Merry Christmas!
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/23/2016 1:17:00 AM
I keep telling you you work too hard and need a break Arthur. Trust me...I'm a nurse.
Date: 12/22/2016 5:41:00 PM
If I had not read "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome Klapka Jerome I wouldn't have known that one could go on such an adventure. Does one hire a boat to do this? Sign on as a "sailor?" I also thought the river looked very narrow, but I assume the channel with the locks is alongside the main channel? Oh my, I'd better get googling! Liked the poem and, as you can see, it made me think! huggawhooskins! ~ j
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Date: 12/22/2016 6:18:00 PM
WOW! You're way better than google! Thanks ~ j
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/22/2016 6:18:00 PM
My sister and her husband enjoyed a trip many moons ago John. If the weather was clement it would be divine. Now you have made ME think!!
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/22/2016 6:15:00 PM
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Date: 12/22/2016 6:14:00 PM
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Date: 12/20/2016 4:16:00 PM
I'm sure there are plenty of friendly faces just as lovely as yours Jean.
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/20/2016 4:20:00 PM
Not sure about that now Tim. Remember mine is especially lovely. Hope your Xmas is happy. Hugs.
Date: 12/20/2016 3:41:00 PM
it sounds very appealing to me, jean! a lovely poem...
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/20/2016 4:18:00 PM
Thank you Ilene. Merry Xmas.
Date: 12/20/2016 9:53:00 AM
Jean, I'll bet you talk to everyone of them:) Lovely poem:)
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Jean Murray
Date: 12/20/2016 10:25:00 AM
Never been a riverboat queen Daniel. Had to use a bit of imagery myself for this one. Here's hoping your toes are toasty by your Xmas fire in (OMG) five days.
Date: 12/20/2016 8:17:00 AM
These is great,Jean, I can see the imagery :-) good luck in the contest. Merry Christmas and happy holidays Hugs Eve
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Date: 12/20/2016 10:23:00 AM
I hug you back Eve.Thank you for your Xmas wishes. Same to you.
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