Mary O'Hara (First Day o' Spring)...

An Ode to thee,

sure it is,

you know

I would get to it,

eventually;

by way of Thanks

and Gratitude

about your fine Demeanor

and Attitude,

embodying all I see

as Proper and Good

in the Magic and the Mystery,

Tradition and the History

of Myths and Legends

Dear to me;

a thatched roof,

a walled garden

an Apple Tree

and a trace of

Sea on the Breeze;

hint of a Smile,

sitting with knees

about my chin

wonderin' when I  walk you home

will you ask me in

for a cup of tea

with pie and cheese;

Dear God,

Dear Ireland,

stamped upon your face;

Truly this is the stuff of Legend,

now, then,

lend me, then, Lass,

another Smile...
March 2o, 2015