St. Paddy's Day

St. Paddy's Day

A Poem by Einstein Noodle
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this is week four of my class assignment .. it relates to http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/green444/1947407/ a free verse form of the same thoughts ;)

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She sat by the fire
old crone
Smoke
weaving stone into runes 
Rope
spun farther than the ancients of 
Dál Riata and Fergus Mór 
"You know what diseases you can get?"
"Yes"
My Da gave me the sex talk.
Nervousness and guilty shame all
Catholic on me
He never talked much.
An Gorta Mor
One million gone to the dirt and
one million more dispersed
the diaspora
We live in America now and 
St. Paddy's Day celebrates
the drink, the excess 
Corn Laws and the Troubles all behind
Oh the green holds true .. the isle, 
the shamrock
and flag

© 2017 Einstein Noodle


Author's Note

Einstein Noodle
Dál Riata: was a Gaelic overkingdom that included parts of western Scotland and northeastern Ireland, on each side of the North Channel ...
Fergus Mór mac Eirc was a legendary king of Dál Riata.
diaspora: those peoples who scatter from their homeland

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What an excellent exercise. And I like that you explained a couple things in the notes so I didn't have to search it. I'll definitely have to look into the class workshop stuff. Now with the free verse version the pantoum is easier to understand. Nice to post them together. I'll go read the pantoum again. Thanks for sharing these with me!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

2 Years Ago

thanks so much for your input William .. me "voice" is abstract and it shows in the free verse versi.. read more



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What an excellent exercise. And I like that you explained a couple things in the notes so I didn't have to search it. I'll definitely have to look into the class workshop stuff. Now with the free verse version the pantoum is easier to understand. Nice to post them together. I'll go read the pantoum again. Thanks for sharing these with me!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

2 Years Ago

thanks so much for your input William .. me "voice" is abstract and it shows in the free verse versi.. read more
I am I am a Riley and McCoy on one side and A Medlin on the other (don't know my birth Father) But I wasn't raised by Irish parents so I have almost no understanding of my Irish/Scottish heritage just some historical aspects I am a direct descendant of the McCoy's of the Hatfield and McCoy fame some of family still hails from the west Virginia mountains and I do have that famous Irish temper:) This poem background set aside has a very spiritual voice in it to me and an echo of the trials of the people forced to leave home.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

i am super stoked that this held those thoughts and feelings for you Mr. Riley, McCoy and Medlin ..... read more

I think you already know I have waited forever for this to be posted again Gene ....tis terribly clever and emerald green throughout to be sure... oh and just for good measure Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick" was visited almost a year ago and already carries my stain.. Bless ya sor..... Neville

Posted 4 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

Neville! your stain on me pages is like a good gravy spilled on me shirt .. so good one will make to.. read more
Neville

4 Years Ago

twas nowt but a pleasure sir, and all mine...
N.
Ah, now, we're talking, Gene!
Such a beautifully rendered Free Verse, with an opulence of imagery and metaphor; yet, sans a smidgen of abstraction to garble the fragile mind of this simple olde bard (not that I don't appreciate well-rendered abstract poetry) … grin*

You've brilliantly covered a wee bit of Ireland's history with a the gamut of feeling, tragedy, inspiring thought, imagination, and a clear sense of "being there" … even tossing-in a tad of Gaelic jargon and charming blush of youthful humor. ; )
And, what a scene you set for us with that first line … splendid!

Thanks for the useful Author's Note, too, and music video that enfolds a truly sad refrain. But as they say, "Freedom ain't free!"

Bet you got a 4.0 on this one from the MOOC's (massive open online course) instructor!
Excellently good stuff, Fellow Poet … miles of KUDOS 'n smiles! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Posted 4 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

wow! ... a 4.0 from Richard!!!! i can die and go to heaven now sir :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) muc.. read more
Richard🖌

4 Years Ago

Not that you don't deserve it, but I actually said I bet your MOOC instructor gave you a 4.0.
Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

:} ...................
Isnt it funny how we mix our foundations with religion and temper them with war?

Posted 5 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

now that is a deeeeeeeep well isn't it Tate? ...what a treat to have your visit sir .. and i am part.. read more
i love the rituals and practices of irish culture especially the religion and of course st patrick but most of all the brogue totally different

Posted 5 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

i agree sette! lots to love about the Irish! ;) thank you so much for taking time and finding this o.. read more
sette

5 Years Ago

no problem my friend
Great write. The Irish have always had their troubles to seek.
Like the Scots, they always seem to wander the world, singing songs about home.
Amazingly they both still retain that great sense of humour.
Sadly, I think Sinead O'Connor has mental health problems now. What a haunting voice.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

thank you sir! your encouraging words always inspire me ..and on all other points ..i could not agre.. read more
Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

You too, Sir.
I love the use of random images to create this web and tale of the past.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

you read them both!!!! i am so happy you did my friend ...and thanks for reviewing ..your impression.. read more
Cherrie Palmer

5 Years Ago

I did it made me smile. My dad did not cook but he was always making Irish Stew(he'd cook the meat .. read more
Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

ahahaha ...good opl' Dad! ;)
dear E... all he did was keep her from the foggy foggy dew. I adore this Song... long may it be true... and you... syncapately, Pat

Posted 6 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

6 Years Ago

Ha... the luck of the Irish along with Iris in bloom in the Spring!
Einstein Noodle

6 Years Ago

yes...the iris and the Irish :) boy oh boy! sorry about the fire and your losses ..:( i am praying f.. read more
Patricia Wedel

6 Years Ago

With two blue moons on the horizon... prayers could be answered. Amen God bless you and yours. tr.. read more
A wonderful poem my friend. Kids don't know. Life wasn't always easy. I did enjoy the poem. I love history. The Irish came to America to escape a prison. A blessing for the USA. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

They accepted me. Anyone who drink their whiskey and sing. Was family.
Einstein Noodle

6 Years Ago

yep! love ya man! best of the holidays to you
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I wish you and family. A happy and safe holiday.

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