The Eerie Emerald Isle

The Amadawn ‘ave played the joker 
for the Good folks fairy Coort
‘T was they ‘ave egged the paper birches
an’ touch’d the scare crow’s stalks.

They ‘ave giv'n leerin pumpkin ‘eads
to Dullahan black ‘eadless ‘orse.
Tied the liein’ Leprechain’s tongues.
Changed the dread Pooka’s course.

Stol'n the noble Banshees keen moan.
an ‘idden ‘er bone white comb.
They ‘ave lured two changeling lovers
to Red Man’s bloody ‘ome.

N’er free since June, the jesters play
their brash tricks on Samhain’s eve.
Stealin’ all the gifts left fur the dead 
‘neath mournin’ mortals trees.

N’t till the sunrise will they lave off
wid ‘ the Leprechauns in toe.
And sadly scurry ‘omeward bound
sure laven us all alone!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Goff Avatar
October 18, 2009 at 6:58 PM
aye lass!... filled w'magic this one is! can especially hear it in the last line! goes to my favs! (you are on an especially creative roll!)
Gass Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM
This is wonderful, Deb! Your use of dilect in this legendary write really makes this piece shine! Awesome poetry and the title is hauntingly beautiful, too! Love, Robin Your son is wise and gives good advise. A beautiful reflection of his Mom! Hugs!
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October 15, 2009 at 4:16 PM
nicely penned, spooky
Brown Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Hey Deborah I love this. Thank you. Love, Carol
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