if it’s whiskey
or nostalgia that brings warmth
drink it deep!
and sing the old songs badly
as ever, to greet New Year!
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This poem is for my mum and was written in response to Carpe Diem #617, “delight in company,” another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. The soundtrack chooses itself.
Oh, I love this song!
That naughty, naughty Jenny — shame on ‘er! 😉
Sláinte, cheers, and na dzrowie!
To whiskey and nostalgia —
Tut tut tut ah that sportin’ Jenny [unsurprised shake of the head] –
“The devil take the woman for they never can be easy
Musha ring dumma do dumma daa!”
Well said, Dubliners! 🙂