I don't believe in reincarnation
so how can I explain
the feeling that I come from the
Green hills and glens
of Ireland
Why does the soft sound of the brogue
touch my very soul
and why does a mist over the mountains
calm my heart
Surely I lived on the moors in another time
On listening to Irish melodies tears flood my eyes
and I yearn to return to the moist sod of Ireland
To go home, as it were
All of my feelings fill my whole being
And I can't explain them
Could the angels have carried my soul
through the centuries
And it's only now
I'm feeling my loss
Would that I could go to Ireland to search the land
for some sign of me.
Perhaps if I stood in the fine mist
And softly murmured a prayer
the spirits of my ancestors would surround me
Then, maybe the beautiful faeries would dance
the leprechauns would release their gold
The angels would sing alleluia
and I would know who I am
Lovely! I often think that it would be great to be Italian, but I have never dreamed about it. I just have longings when I read about Italy in books. Or see movies. Or listen to Italian music. Or visit my Italian friends.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see a travel program I realize how fortunate I was to be able to visit Italy.
ReplyDeleteYou must feel that way about your trips to Ireland. Right?