Arise Coffin Ship

Portrayal of emigration in Ireland 2012

Arise Coffin Ship

 

I’m of Irish origin of which I’m proud

Alone we built the world with only bare hands

All throughout our history burdening a black shroud

Our own people forced to abandon its land

 

It has happened before imprinted in history

The coffin ships took people surpassing the thousands

To create stable futures for next generations

The countless life wasted never to return

 

Now 2012 history regurgitates itself yet again

Future youth disintegrating before my eyes

Mothers and Fathers facing the same truths

Seeing their children leave to return no more

 

Greed caused this scourge for its people

The Bankers, Politicians, the Euro a w***e

What’s left behind pain and suffering for families to bare

Our patience and pride eroded to the point of its core

 

There is nothing here for those that are leaving

No place for the future just life without meaning

Another generation lost in the history books

May bad luck befall the culprits of which I’ve no feeling

Reviews

[A.E. Surdam]

Nice flow and rhythm. The title is beautiful. I really, really, really, really like your title!!! :)