I Am Kerry.

I am Kerry! Proudly I stand

in the South West corner of dear Mother Ireland.

  

Famous in song and story down through the years.

History has been kind to me. I stand tall among my peers.

 

The Monks of old administered to my people with much love,

and made their home on my islands, bringing blessings from above.

 

My fertile soil has fed my children big and small.

They’ve grown up a noble race, proudly standing tall.

 

Tourists come to visit and admire my beaches wide,

bask in the sun, build sand castles and surf on the incoming tide.

 

Trek my nature trails, admiring fauna and flora.

Soaking up my spirituality to enhance their sacred aura.

 

On the field of sport my sons and daughters nobly play

to bring me honour and renown, to bring Sam down my way!

 

My subjects have made much progress, each town is thriving and busy,

shops, factories, schools, colleges, theatres, all humming hives of activity.

 

Each year I attract new industry to keep my children off the dole.

Each one has a part to play, a very special role.

 

All my people love me, many fought to keep my freedom, while others gave their lives to protect me, because they love ‘The Kingdom’.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

I am envious of Kerry's incredible long history and more. Of course you are proud--I would be, too. I had to research your use of "SAM" and now know it's "Samuel Maguire Cup". While I don't care much for sports, I'd dearly love to visit your beautiful land. Your words do Kerry a great honour.

[Marie]

Oh, I forgot to explain about 'Sam', Sam! Yes, it is the Sam Maguire Cup which is awarded annually to the winners of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. Kerry have won it 38 times followed closely by Dublin 31 times. Rugby is my favourite sport and then Gaelic Football. So very pleased you like the poem, Sam and thank you so very much for your very kind comment. Wishing you a very nice evening, dear friend...

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the way you bring your beautiful city to life, as a woman and symbol of freedom.... It so breathtaking when i visited....the only thing that frightened me were the narrow roads with bushes on either side and driving on the left... and there are many songs written about the cliffs and the stunning scenery around it....You speak of this special place with pride, and you should.."I stand tall among my peers"....
Lovely Marie
Warmly, B

[Marie]

Hello Betty and thank you for kindly reading my poem. I am delighted to read that you visited Ireland and I hope it was a wonderful experience for you. Yes, roads are narrow in parts of Kerry, especially in Dingle and The Gap of Dunloe is a nightmare it's so narrow. Yes, driving on the left side of the road. There are many songs written about The Cliffs of Moher and the Cliffs of Dooneen also in Kerry, just eight miles down the road from where we live. Yes, I love The Kingdom which got its name when The Liberator Daniel O'Connell told the judge in a court case that his client was from The Kingdom and the judge asked him "Which Kingdom is that Mr. O'Connell" to which Daniel replied "Your Honour, there are but two kingdoms. The Kingdom of God and The Kingdom of Kerry!" Thank you again for your lovely comment, Betty...

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure Marie!

[Marie]

Thank you again, Betty...

[Soren]

Love the approach to this poem with the land talking. This gives the poem a sense of ah and grandeur that it would not have elsewise. Nicely cited the different points it gives a sense of patriotism and pride in the land. Lovely

[Marie]

Thank you so very much for your very kind review, Soren. Gratitude with beautiful blessings your way...

[LVW]

you continue to amaze me with your writing. you have a true natural talent.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very encouraging comment, LVW...

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous. Destined to be a classic.

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your kind comment, Thomas...