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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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Oh graceful land I've never seen Your gentle hills of rolling green Oh lovely land before me spread Those cobbled paths I long to tread. Your peaceful pastures - so serene I yearn to see that tranquil scene Your dew-kist meadows - clover fills Your sandstone castles - my heart stills. And on my mind will ever be Your rising cliffs, your misty shore Oh Emerald Isle on the sea You'll call to me forevermore. Oh charming land of leprechauns The 'pot-O-gold', the Blarney Stone Oh Isle of green - my heart you own At end of day and when it dawns. Oh graceful land I've never seen Your cobbled paths I long to tread Oh lovely land before me spread Those gentle hills of rolling green. Oh Emerald Isle on the sea Yes, even still, you call to me Oh Emerald jewel of the sea Yes, even still, you beckon me. Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Denise, this is gorgeous...so beautifully full of imagery...I feel like I actually went there! thanks I needed a vacation.(smile) In the time we've known That we each are a part of one another We've lost as much as we have won... And as our lives have grown We have found that it only brings us pain To hang on to the things that we have done... ***Still I love the times you've come*** Jackson Browne |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Denise, this is beautiful. You took me all the way to this beautiful country Ireland. Maybe we should go together some day and see if we can find a leprechaun and kiss the Blarney Stone.  [This message has been edited by Munda (edited 02-14-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Well I am half Irish me lass and you thrilled me freckles to the middle! I loved this, it was descriptive and beautifully written. Hows ya? BTW Can I come to Ireland too? I'll kiss the Blarney Stone no probs! And mebbe we can shut a few pubs down eh?  ~X~ Vivian Greene ~It is not our circumstances that create our discontent or contentment. It is us.~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Janet Marie and Munda for reading and commenting!! I'd really love to see this place someday....but Munda, you really don't want to kiss the Blarney Stone. I've heard that the local hooligans do unhygienic things to it  But I wouldn't mind hanging out with a few leprechauns  Denise |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You beat me to the post, X Angel! You might not want to kiss that Blarney Stone if I tell you what I've heard about it! But the pubs sure sound like a plan to me!! I'm glad you liked this! Denise |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Denise, Beautiful picture of a land you WILL see. Glad to see you're back. We all missed you, even if it was only a few days. ~Gene |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks, Gene! I'm glad you liked it! Hopefully I'll get to see it some day! That would be really neat! I also hope my computer doesn't start giving me trouble again....seems to be working a bit faster today! Denise |
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Athas Junior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 24Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nice to hear some nice comments about my country even if the person has never seen it. Its a good poem. Irelands nice for a break you really should go sometime. (If you don't mind the wet ) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Athas! I'm glad you enjoyed it! My father, sister and her family went there for two weeks in June, 1995. It rained only once the entire time! All the locals were remarking on this extraordinary weather! I personally believe that God had a hand in this for my Dad's sake. It was his first and only visit to the land of his grandparents. I'm very happy that he got the chance to go and have a wonderful time! I doubt that I will actually get their due to the cost and the six hour flight (I have a really bad fear of flying) but I can see all the beautiful pictures that were taken while my family was there! Thanks again for reading and commenting! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Beautiful Poetry Interesting rhyme patterns I love it! Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Elizabeth! Yes, I played around a bit with the rhyme scheme! Thanks for reading and commenting! Denise |
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Another Heather Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 93Canada |
I love the imagery. I recently took a trip to Scotland, (and although the Irish and Scottish are always feuding don`t hold it against me), and the way you descibe Ireland is extremely close to the way I think of Scotland. So let`s just say I completely agree with you and I look forward to reading more! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Heather! I'm glad you liked it! Say, I didn't know the Irish and Scottish were always fighting....geeze, don't we get along with anybody!! LOL  Thanks again, Heather, I appreciate your comments! Denise |
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untold sorrow Junior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 12aiea, hawaii, united states |
hey this is a great poem. with great rythm and eloquent rhymes, it easily touches anyone's heart who has a real PASSION FOR POETRY... keep it up |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Untold, I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a beauty! |
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