Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

I can feel your love of Ireland in every line of this poem. Very proper green text font (smile). It's an amazing country and I would love to visit there one day, though I am not Irish.

Excellent descriptive imagery and visuals and a nice artistic presentation. I like your artwork with a map of the country.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

I was a lucky man. Life career took me to many countries. Only one did I visit just because I wanted to see it. I visited 2 times more. Too old to travel like that now, but I think of Ireland every time I pick up a golf club or a Guinness. I give you an Irish wish that you will get there soon. Thanks for stopping by.

Comment from LateBloomer

Exceptional

Hello mystery author, your poem pulled on my heartstrings, especially since my grandparents came from Ireland. Your poem reads and flows well and is filled with vivid imagery. I especially liked:

The charming lanes and roads that wind
Through villages and farms and more...

Of course, the hustle and bustle of Dublin,
Spiced by the music and art of Temple Bar,

(The Temple Bar has a live Camera. I watch the people from time to time in hopes that One day I might be on that Camera too.)

Well done. This poem made me smile--six stars for the smiles. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

6 Stars is an honor, but touching a lady's heart and bringing a smile is a special moment. So glad you stopped by. Life has allowed me three trips to Ireland. My career took me to many countries, most were enjoyable, but Ireland was the best. Thanks for letting me share it with you.

reply by LateBloomer on 13-Mar-2023

My grandparents owned a Forge, and up to about 20 years ago, that Forge still stood. My cousin got to see it, although it was ready to collapse. LateBloomer