My father and his siblings
Claimed among their ancestors
A horse thief and
Grandparents,
From County Cork.
In spite of an Irish surname,
My father and his siblings
Were just as much Welsh!
Claiming among their ancestors
A merchant marine lost at sea.
A seamstress to the wealthy.
In spite of an Irish surnames.
My siblings and I
Are equal parts
Italian, German, Welsh
Claiming among our ancestors
A builder of the Erie Canal,
A salesclerk at Bloomingdales,
Teachers, farmers, welders,
Like so many Americans,
We're a patchwork quilt
We're a patchwork quilt
Yet, today,
Like so many Americans
I will wear
That green sweater,
Grateful to be
A wee bit Irish.
Grateful to be
12 comments:
Lovely!
Love the list of occupations added to the heritage.
I love a repeating phrase, but what is most appeaing is the hint of other stories.
Really fun. A wee bit of your history in a wee poem.
This poem is almost biblical in your recounting of your ancestors; what a fun way to celebrate the wearing o' the green today!
I love your poem and the repeating line. And I love how you conclude.
This is a great poem! You are so right, as so many of us have a slice of Irish in us but will show up with green on today!
Bravo for you and great family :)
Your poem is a nice way to celebrate Irish connections! I’d like to try similar thoughts.
Beautiful poem! I loved the historical references (ancestry). Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!
What a fun way to commemorate the day and your heritage. Your use of repetition truly adds to your message! Makes me wish I had thought to write a poem! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love this! Your repetition is so strong here. I am a wee bit Irish too! Enjoy your day!
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