St. Patty's Limerick

writing a limerick
so easy and simple
a little irish humor
give both cheeks a dimple
rainbows and leprechans
have come into season
but really St. Patrick
has given us reason
the three leaf clover
so common to us
settled an argument
a great big fuss
Father, Son, Holy Ghost
one from three?
St. Patrick with one clover
named one for each leaf
so easy so simple
as anyone can see
you can have one God
and He His three leaves
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kelly Avatar
April 20, 2010 at 4:41 AM
You preached a good sermon , here , today , Rev. Loving iii . As you are also aware , the good Saint , also banished all snakes from Ireland . The only ones , remaining are the 2 legged variety ( mostly , politicians and bankers ) ....
A  Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 8:57 PM
It is call" Green". Try it comment on it if U please.
A  Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 8:54 PM
This is real amuesing . I just want 2 thank U 4 your comment On my Esther poem. Yes I did feel wrong posting it . I did block her out. I did get upset when she wrote an ugly comment on her poem. If U are a parent I am sure you defend what is yours. Her calling me a Ho. Was not quiet nice. But to tell my daughter she is no good at all. Well ! I stooped to her level .I did apologize. 2her. Nice poem . I am A green freak. Have u read my St. Patty poem. Irma
A   Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Okay! you got John I did not think I would post a favorite. I will post this one only because I am part Irish. I love the green. I also like the fuss in the middle. The hell with it I liked the whole poem.
Culverhouse Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:22 AM
I can pick on my mom if I want to!! (tongue sticking out) LOL
Dietrich Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 12:04 AM
I like the history of ST. Paddy and the shamrock to show the Godhead.And you represented that history well here. LUv, Andrea
Babcock Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Happy St. Patrick's day to you John. God Bless Phyl
Kendrick Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Great write John...It is hard to understand but it is real...Keep the faith writes flowing forth from the heart...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 6:53 AM
good comparison--explaination of the trinity.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 5:38 AM
John iii, I think of the three leaves as the Father, His Only Begotten Son, and the Holy Ghost. Since they have appeared in the scriptures simultaneously, I think of them as three beings, but ONE Godhead. One in purpose...working together as ONE. Great analogy! (And thank you for your most welcomed comments on my blog “Another quick SURVEY- Is Monoku for you?” It was definitely fun to read with the diverse responses. Thanks for participating. BIG SMILES. Love to you. Dane Ann
Chircop Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 12:53 AM
luvveely. .):@ Charma
Bourner Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 5:46 PM
great poem! St. Patty's day is a happy day for we Irish people ;) ------Ell
Sweetheart Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM
A wonderful poem John and very true ..u have stated it so well in your lines of poetic flair... thankxxx for both your comments on my poetry and blog today.. I have replied to each poet who commented on the blog individually if u want to check back again.. luv.. "Sweetheart" of P.S.
Guzzi Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM
yup and trees have oodles of leaves..perhaps there are oodles of God's? (duck) Light & Love
Bingham Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 4:40 PM
I have heard different ways of describing the Trinity but this one is a new one to me, an easy way of putting it to light. Thank you for your comment John it means a lot coming from you. Blessings. Ron
Kurdyla Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 4:30 PM
John, Great spirit and craft here! Out of it's lively, dancing meter a big smile springs just like a jack-in-the-box... out pop the most wondrous things! Tom
Burton Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 3:38 PM
A wonderful tell, really enjoyed. Have a great sunday. :)
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