Story of Shamrocks
S - Shamrock, graceful, green emblem
T - three heart-shaped leaves, only one stem.
O - On St. Patrick's Day the Irish understand
R - redemption - shamrock's story firsthand.
Y - Youngsters recall what St. Pat taught them.
O - Outline of the Trinity, hereof...
F - Father God in heaven above,
S - Son, Jesus Christ, shows His love.
H - Holy Spirit hovers like a dove.
A - Ancient three leaves, the unforeseen
M - metaphor of the Truth, the Life, the Way.
R - Remembered on March seventeen,
O - official patron, Saint Patrick's death day.
C - Crock pot of cabbage and corned beef
K - keeps stomachs full as spirits pray,
S - shamrock, graceful, green symbol of belief.
written 02-02-2020
Rob Carmack: 'Premiere IV - Open'
Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2020
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