Of Irish Descent

Tom C Dylan

She goes into the Irish bar

and orders a pint of Guinness,

and a double whiskey, 

Irish of course.

She turns to the man next to her,

who is leaning on the bar,

drinking a pint of lager.

Slainte, she says raising her glass.

Cheers, the man replies.

I'm actually of Irish descent,

she says proudly,

my grandparents were from County Mayo.

He nods and smiles politely.

Are you of Irish descent?

No, he says.

I am so very proud of my Irish heritage.

It really is something special,

to be connected to Ireland.

I haven't missed a Saint Patrick's Day

parade in years. Did you go this year?

No, he says.

Where are you from yourself? she asks. 

I was born in Dublin, he says. 

  • Author: Tom C Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 12th, 2024 03:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: This poem is inspired by the way I celebrate Saint Patrick\\\'s Day more than my mother who is from Dublin.
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Comments8

  • Cassie58

    It’s a while since I was in Dublin, but I heartily approve of anyone who wears the green on St Patrick’s day. Be proud of your heritage I say. I fly the flag for St George myself. Nothing like Guiness in an Irish pub. It doesn’t travel well. Cheers Tom. Have a good day.

    • Tom C Dylan

      Oh yes, completely agree. I do love the Irish music, the Guinness, the whiskey, and the vibe of an Irish pub. You just can't beat it. My mother and other family members who were actually born in Ireland don't tend to celebrate St Patrick's Day as much as those in my family that were not. 🙂 Cheers, Cassie.

    • orchidee

      Good write TC.

    • Saxon Crow

      Lol. I knew that was coming. An enjoyable poem Tom.

      • Tom C Dylan

        Thanks a lot. Appreciate your comments. 🙂 Cheers, Tom.

      • Doggerel Dave

        Tom, I likes your work....but as a Londoner/Australian there's something about, what appears to be a riddle that I can't quite get to grips with.

        Please don't respond now and spoil it for everyone else - just wait until the others have up and left, and the caravan has moved on... then let me know.

      • 2781

        Signs of the times.

      • Accidental Poet

        I'm at least part Irish, but I've never left the US except for crossing the border with Canada once for about 7 hours. Happy St. Patrick's Day and well written Tom. ☘️

        • Tom C Dylan

          Thanks, AP. My mother is originally from Dublin and is the least patriotic person I know. I'll be having a Guinness and a whiskey and some Irish stew on 17th March, but she won't bother with it at all. 🙂 Happy St Patrick's Day to you too! Cheers, Tom. 🙂

        • Thomas W Case

          Tremendous work. You paint the picture well.

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks a lot, Thomas. Really appreciated.

          • Goldfinch60

            Slainte Tom, hope you had a good day.

            Andy



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