Long Luck of the irish Poems

LIGHT VERSE AND NONSENSE VERSE V

Less Heroic Couplets: Word to the Unwise
by Michael R. Burch

I wanted to be good as gold,
but being good, as I’ve been told,
requires something, discipline,
I simply have no interest in!



Villanelle of...

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Ahhh the luck of the Irish 
complete with leprechauns 
and pots of gold 

The Emerald Isle 
God's country 
filled with lyrical voice 

but no one hears her cry 

that fabled luck 
truly a fable t'would...

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First Tier!
A leprechaun from Ireland
made it to the United States.
She came in spite to 
destroy St. Patrick’s Day.
She docked in Mass. joined in the Parade.

Second Tier!
She was enriched; her appearance changed quick.
Ms. Aideen Mac Cool...

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Thousands will don the colour green.
A celebration for all who are Irish,
'Or Not', parades, many good cheers,
And of course a pint of green beer.
Irish soda bread and lamb, green bean stew,
Completes the Irish celebration and...

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There was a little fella in my garden,
I didn't know his name,
he came knocking at my back door
and my window pane.
He said....
"I've come to make you happy"
"I've got a secret I wish to tell"
then he...

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Popeye blew his smoke screen;
Trying to take away a favorite girl
And the man must consider asking== Popeye;
 Just what is it exactly that’s in that spinach?
 Has it fermented or maybe you just lost your...

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A New Years Blessing

May your neighbours respect you, all sadness neglect you
And Angels protect you always,
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness pass through your door;
May the best of...

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pessimists say weed, highlanders say emblem,
summit of strength, protected by spikelet's and hardiness,
bewitching and captivating flower, irresistible to man and deity.
armed stem defends and supports, tipped with the pride of Scotland,

coverage of clover hardened by...

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March is a month of miracles,
St. Patriick's  Day guests.

The month of  leprechauns and shamrocks,
The luck of the Irish.

The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,
Luck and good wishes.

Birthdays , my youngest...

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Ah!  Here I am then all snug in my seat.
I've plenty of popcorn and candies to eat.
The previews appeared without any glitch,
And I'm loving it here in my own little niche.
If I want, I...

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My connection to Irishness is tenuous at best,
So, my habit of getting out of fixes seems to rest,
With my Guardian angel being one of the best.

For example, today I caught the bus to my Friday...

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ST.PATRICK MOST HUMBLE.
LEAD PAGANS TO CHRIST.
THE DRUIDS REPENTED.
NO SNAKES WERE IN SIGHT!

THE LUCK OF THE IRISH!
MY HACK-N-SAC BALL.
A FOUR LEAF CLOVER.
GOOD LUCK TO US ALL.

A LOT OF BALARNEY!
YOU'LL TALK IF YOU KISS IT.
FAIR WORDS AND...

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The Luck of the Irish never fails,
Whether Belfast or the Dublin scene.
Their tried and true spirit prevails,
Dressed to the nines in emerald green.

Though past history seems so unfair,
When cursed by unforgiving rule.
Land and people fraught...

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Well hello Mister Finnegan

You've come back as a friend again

It's been so long since we've seen you

Don't you know Mister Finnegan

All your bad luck will end again

And nothing will get between you

For we know that...

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I searched for a Penny
So I could hear her thoughts
Sadly there weren't any
My heart was left in knots

Perhaps a wooden Nickle 
Or maybe a thin dime
Would help me in a pickle
So this girl could be...

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Tis Irish You Are Today

Let me be the first to say
Tis  Irish you are today
No matter your background
Your forefather’s way
Tis Irish you are today

And as Irish you are entitled
A toast – so come what...

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The  Leprechauns and the pot of gold,
Appearing at the end of the rainbow.

The luck of the Irish coming by,
Ireland the country of beauty and green.

The Irish jig,and step dancers,
Wearing kilts of plaid  .

The...

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Pot Of Gold
(Senryu Suite)


Leprechaun heaven
rainbow luck of the Irish
pot of gold glory

the moonrise lantern
over the happiness bridge
universe wonder

happy rainbow dreams
with a pocket full of gold
for some carefree years of life
 
peaceful rejoicing 
St. Patrick jolly...

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