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St Patricks Day

Seventeenth of March is Saint Patrick’s Day
Great day for the Irish I can honestly say
All over the world they’ll wear the green
Drink some stout and a glass of poteen
There will be parades up and down the land
With marchers walking behind the band
On lapels they’ll wear a sprig of green
Outrageous hats so that they are seen
You don’t have to be Irish to join in the fun
The St Patrick’s parades are for everyone
Some travel from near and some from afar
By plane, boat, train and motor car
If you’ve never been, go on enjoy the craic
You will enjoy it for sure and next year, go back
But it’s still March, might rain and be cold
Look out for a rainbow, you might find the gold
Many will be late going off to their bed
The next morning they might have a fuzzy head
But it’s only once a year so do have a ball
And a Happy St Patrick’s Day to one and all.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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Valsa George Date: 10/19/2022 6:22:00 AM It is so nice to know of the different festivities of various countries. Each culture and each group of people has its own celebrations. Thanks Tom for providing more details about St. Patrick day. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/19/2022 8:17:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, it's a great day for the Irish who celebrate in style and they invite other cultures to join in the fun. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/8/2018 1:48:00 PM Hi Tom, What a cute poem! Who wouldn't like to find a pot of gold but where does one find a leprechaun? Regards, Jennifer. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/8/2018 2:10:00 PM Thank you Jennifer, they only come out when you're not looking, yes I've kissed the Blarney stone lol. Glad you liked it. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/28/2018 10:12:00 AM Hello Tom, for me a St. Patrick's Day celebration is a double celebration. Why? My nephew was born on that day. He is not Irish,but we still have a double celebration. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/29/2018 7:47:00 AM Yes they are.Happy Easter my friend. Tom Cunningham Date: 3/28/2018 10:35:00 AM Thank you Darlene, it is a great celebration for the Irish, but everyone is invited. Tom

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/25/2018 11:51:00 PM Tom, this is a poem that is ready to be put on a Hallmark card. This is exactly what they used to be like when they actually used words. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/26/2018 2:02:00 AM Thank you Caren, a great day for the Irish indeed, Although born in the UK, both my parents are from the emerald isle. Tom

Maria Williams Date: 3/19/2018 10:46:00 PM Sounds like a lot of fun, like this fun write of yours Tom. We have an Irish Pub near us where they celebrate in true Irish style, a little bit loud and rowdy, still happy though, Lol....Maria Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/20/2018 12:50:00 AM Thanks Maria, I've got a feeling that Jack would enjoy it, his lims would go down well along with the Guinness. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/19/2018 3:04:00 PM what a happy St. Patrick's Day poem. I have written a few in my day. Sadly, this year it just kind of slipped past me. It was a Saturday and on weekday, I dress in green for my students! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/19/2018 3:26:00 PM Thank you Andrea, I was born in the UK, but both parents came from Co Clare on the west coast of Ireland, I've been over many times Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/19/2018 3:04:00 PM Are you Irish. It's half in my blood!! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/25/2018 11:50:00 PM I know you were not asking me, but I too, am half Irish, Andrea. An Iowegian and half Irish, and we both teach. Hmmmmm....

Eve Roper Date: 3/18/2018 1:57:00 PM Tom, well written and very visual imagery.., I never celebrated St Patrick, but our priest made sure we had our fried cabbage as I have fixed for my hubby today Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/18/2018 3:31:00 PM Thank you Eve, hope you both enjoyed. Tom

Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/17/2018 8:32:00 AM Awesome poem for today, Tom. Love the rhymes. Very well written. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you as well, Dear. I wore a green hat yesterday for the children and had a few drinks with some friends after work. I guess you could say I celebrated a day early. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/17/2018 9:16:00 AM Thank you Rhoda, I hope you had a great day, and Happy St Patrick's day to you too. I'ts never too early to celebrate, having a good time is what life's about. Have a great weekend. Tom

Mick Talbot Date: 3/16/2018 9:20:00 PM I enjoyed that, and me being a Welshman :) Is it belated wishes that I am offering has the day gone. Don't like Guinness though... Mick Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 9:24:00 PM Thanks Mick, no its today 17th, thought I'd look in here,doesn't any one sleep lol. Tom P.S. Go to Wales a lot, my daughter lives in Cardiff.

Akkina Downing Date: 3/16/2018 7:10:00 PM A very fun read. I enjoyed it very much :) happy St Patty day Mr.Cunningham! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 8:59:00 PM Thank you Akkina glad you enjoyed it. And to you too. Tom

Line Gauthier Date: 3/16/2018 2:27:00 PM Delightful. Happy St. Patty's Day to you too, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 2:40:00 PM And to you too line. Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/16/2018 1:20:00 PM - Sounds like a fun party, great written Tom :) - Happy St Patrick’s Day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 1:26:00 PM Thank you Sunshine, I hope you find the crock of gold.Happy St Patrick's day. Tom

Jan Allison Date: 3/16/2018 12:47:00 PM I've never celebrated St Patrick's day but i know folks have a lot of fun Tom, but i am going to an Irish night in April and have been asked to recite some limericks:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 1:23:00 PM Wow, what a great honour to do that, You'll raise the roof Jan, I wish I was going. Let me know how it goes . Tom