HyperCRYPTICal: The Shamrock

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

The Shamrock

The Shamrock

He stands the proud sentinel,
No more the Irish rover.
True to his love of sweet Violet
They spend their days in clover.

Anna :o]

With thanks to Tess Kincaid at Magpie Tales for the inspiration.

15 comments:

Tess Kincaid said...: A beautiful love story.; 16 March 2011 at 10:26
Lucy Westenra said...: Oh, what an endearing verse!; 16 March 2011 at 14:23
Everyday Goddess said...: True love, my favorite theme! Excellent Magpie.; 16 March 2011 at 14:25
Anonymous said...: Very clever, well-written take on the magpie. Excellent metaphor. Bravo! Vb; 16 March 2011 at 17:03
Brother Ollie said...: Smart! Dig it!; 16 March 2011 at 17:15
Friko said...: I've said it already, you are a poet.; 16 March 2011 at 17:54
Isabel Doyle said...: poor Irish rover ... hope he's happy; 17 March 2011 at 10:35
Carrie Van Horn said...: Romantic and magical...love this! :-); 17 March 2011 at 16:40
Stafford Ray said...: Isobel! How could he not be happy? Loved by Violet and 'in clover'.
Use of the prompt was perfect with all the elements included with a double entende for extra interest!; 17 March 2011 at 20:31
Martin said...: Here's to the Irish rover and his sweet Violet!

Poetry24…where news is the Muse; 18 March 2011 at 08:10
Lolamouse said...: so sweet and clever-very well done!; 18 March 2011 at 16:12
Helen said...: Well ... roll me over ~ this is a fine Magpie!; 18 March 2011 at 16:52
hyperCRYPTICal said...: Thank you so much for your kind comments folks - I am indebted!

Martin: Poetry 24...where news is the Muse. Clever idea - I will attempt it soon!

Anna :o]; 18 March 2011 at 19:43
~T~ said...: This must fit an Irish air. It sings to me!; 19 March 2011 at 06:14
hyperCRYPTICal said...: Thanks T!

Anna :o]; 21 March 2011 at 08:50