Shining Stars May 28, 2016
The stars shine down from up above
They shine for Ireland the people they love
Every star has a special place
For irish people and the Irish race
Every child that died in our country dear
A little star will shed a tear
Every martyr killed or forced to die
Other stars will also cry
The stars in the sky each one knows why
The irish nation, a mothers cry
Ten stars shone bright on a Belfast night
For the ten who died in the dark of night
Eight stars did shine God Bless loughall
The boys were taken, they answered the call
The starry plough shines in the sky
Connolly died, we still ask why
Thirty two stars shine for you and me
Many more will shine when Irelands free
The stars shine down from up above
they shine for Ireland and the people they love
Gerrard McGeachy
Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite of mine.
This is a humble meal that tastes great.
To have it, I will gladly wait in line.
Boiled potatoes and carrots added are fine.
As I see it cooking, I can hardly wait.
Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite of mine.
Beer goes well with it, or possible light red wine.
I am too hungry to have dinner at eight.
To have it, I will gladly wait in line.
Most Irish people consider this dish divine.
Serve it right up to me on a plate.
Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite of mine.
Wherever it is served, please hold up a sign.
Dish it out and please don’t hesitate.
To have it, I will gladly wait in line.
While barley grows in the field, and grapes on the vine,
Irish people serve it in every county and state.
Corned beef and cabbage is a favorite of mine.
To have it, I will gladly wait in line.
For Julie-Michelle's Enter the Rhyme Battle Part 4 contest
The Slea Head Drive in Dingle
Hugs the lushest land I’ve seen.
It reaffirms the reason
Why the Irish worship green.
I’ve only been to Ireland once
But that was just a start,
For scenic beauty such as that
Imprinted on my heart.
The greenest hillsides anywhere,
A’polka-dot with sheep,
Provided me with memories
My brain will never sweep.
I loved the Irish people
And the landscape near the coast,
But raising up my Guinness
Was the part I loved the most!
for the "Irish Poems" contest by Isaiah Zerbst
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