St Paddy's Day Collab

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St. Patrick was credited with bringing Christianity and monasticism to Ireland, forming over 300 churches, and baptizing over 100,000 Irish people. The shamrock is said to have been used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to the Irish people. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. Kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave, he later escaped and returned to Britain. He became a priest and eventually returned to Ireland as a missionary, dedicating his life to spreading Christianity. I’m assuming Lochmaddy—It rhymes!

Today we give cheers to St. Paddy Taken from the sea lake, Lochmaddy He holds close a shamrock Trinity clover keychain schlock Never cotton to a baddy, a saintly laddy by I Am Anaya A tough lad born and bred in Lochmaddy Poor Scottish lad became a priestdaddy He had what it takes To rid Eire of snakes Yelling serpents begone, much thanks to St Paddy by Robert O'Gorelick

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/19/2025 6:37:00 AM

Anaya, nice job on praising this saint. It all goes to show, it takes a saint to know one!! LOL You and Robert were most kind here!!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/19/2025 9:12:00 AM

Ah, LoL. Duke although I'm not Irish, I indulge in its celebration and have only respect for the saint it's his day, wink. Ty, I'm sure Robert will be pleased! -don't get started on Oliver Cromwell!

Tom Woody

Date: 3/17/2025 3:26:00 PM

Some say that he liked baths with bubbles/ But how would he feel 'bout "The Troubles"/ Oh that poor soapy bloke/ All his good Christian folk/ Trashed Ireland and left it in rubbles/

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/18/2025 11:14:00 AM

Really? Snakes too shooed. Irland was almost completely Catholic but now its fallen to about 40% Catholic after the priest sex scandals came to light! Very dramatic.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/17/2025 10:41:00 AM

Dear Anaya, Okay, you gave me a good chuckle and a warm sense of nostalgia just like a pint lifted in good company, the kind that makes the heart a little lighter. Such a playful tribute to St. Paddy with such charm, a wink of mischief tucked between the lines. The way you paint him as a tough lad with a priestly calling, standing firm against the serpents is just brilliant. But beyond the clever rhymes and rhythm, there's a sincerity here with a little faith and resilance. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/17/2025 10:54:00 AM

Happy St Paddy's Day, Daniel! Ty for sharing in the fun. I try my best to share some folklore as well as dab in a little limerick fun. Glad you enjoyed my limerick, but it's Robert's add-on that's the laughter (the real Limerick maven). Always a little faith to be shared isn't there. xhugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/17/2025 10:35:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your fun Limerick writes. I like your note on the top. 2 Great Pictures... Happy "St. Patrick's Day" to you. Enjoy today and have a ton of fun.............

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/17/2025 10:49:00 AM

Happy St Paddy's Day, Paula! Thanks for sharing in the fun...Enjoy

Robert Gorelick

Date: 3/17/2025 10:04:00 AM

A tough lad born and bred in Lochmaddy__Poor Scottish lad became a priestdaddy__He had what it takes__To rid Eire of snakes__Yelling serpents begone, much thanks to St Paddy

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/17/2025 10:14:00 AM

Your witty limerick is a perfect St Patrick's Day gift, Ty Robert. I shall make it an add on! Happy St Paddy's Day! you are quick on the draw mister!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 3/17/2025 10:06:00 AM

Happy St Paddy's Day, Anaya