Ronnie McGinn's Poetry Page

No one thinks any longer that we can base our civilization solely on reason; no one believes that the irrational impulses, both destructive and creative, in human nature can be wholly subdued.

Even scientists are beginning to realize that it is unscientific to ignore the irrational element in humanity; it is irrational to regard humanity as wholly rational.

But one rational thought we can all entertain is that of our heritage.

In spite of war and peace, of recession and climate change, in spite of the ever changing world we live in, we are still who we are, and with St Patrick's Day coming up fast it's time to give some thought to celebration.

Sprig of Shamrock

Just a sprig of Shamrock
It means so very much
The Faith that Patrick taught through it
And the green we love so much.
We wear it with great pride and joy
On this St Patrick's Day.
To all our loved ones here and far away.
This is what we have to say:

"Pin on your Sprig of Shamrock,
Hold your head up high.
Think of that old saying
And you will surely smile
Don't forget to wet it
At the nearest pub you go
But stop before you drown it
Or you won't see Shamrock any more."

© Phyllis Coughlan