~ Only an Irishman Will Do ~

I feel utterly horrid for not posting anything for the past...uh...month! I'm afraid that I have been quite busy trying to find a job lately. After graduating college it seems that the next thing expected of you is to either marry or to find a full time job. I have chosen the later. This means that I have not had much time to write, although a week or so ago I had a funny thought for a poem/song (although I fear it is not song worthy) and I quickly typed it out. I feel that the first three stanzas are the best, I seem to have 'lost' it after that. But it was only done for fun in honor of my Irish lovin' friends. So here it is! Be kind, it was only done as a light little rhyme with no real purpose.

~ Only an Irishman Will Do ~

Only an Irishman will do

With sparkling eyes and a heart so true

I say no to all the others

Useless, useless lovers

‘Cause only an Irishman will do!

With heart as stout as his drink

And always ready with a wink

Hair as blonde as the barley waves

Or as deeply dark as the moorland caves

I care not, only be him an Irishman!

Blood as green as the ocean coast

And wit as quick as he can boast

As stubborn as the day is long

Firm arms to wrap me where I belong

Safe with my Irishman!

Eyes that shine with flecks of gold

Or glitter with the green and blue of old

Freckles across his nose

A crooked mouth from which flows

Only an Irishman’s lilt!

A swagger filled with daring

A fellow who is bravely kilt wearing

Always kind and sharing

Is my Irishman!

Lines from smiles worn on his face

That my fingers can gladly trace

Broad shoulders to carry a load

Whether it is my hand or heart that I bestow

For only an Irishman will do!