Irish

For today, the world is Irish
And we’ll all be dressed in green.
There’ll be bagpipes, plaids and Bailey’s
Where the celebrants convene.

We’ll drink Jameson and Guinness.
There’ll be marching bands galore.
We’ll see kilts and Tam O’Shanters
Like we’ve never seen before.

We’ll hear “Danny Boy” a’playin’
Sung with lovely Irish brogue;
See a sea of thick white sweaters
Like they’ve always been in vogue.

On St. Paddy’s day we’re Irish
And if someone doubts your claim,
Introduce yourself but add
The letter “O’” before your name!

                                    Ilene O’Bauer