{"sf1_id":603711,"sf2_id":"yndXOg7n","title":"Make Me Like An Irishman","author":"NoOneOfConsequence","words":166,"posted_at":"2013-10-18T00:28:00.000Z","tags":["Irish","Poetry"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/603711-make-me-like-an-irishman","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/yndXOg7n","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/f1/ea/f1ead2db-cc40-43b1-9e39-247ba6126782","description":"#1 of Poetry\n\nA tribute to the Irish and a prayer to God.","content":"Lord, make me like the Irishmen,  \nLet my reasons here be told:  \nPassion to the Irishman  \nBe worth more than a pot of gold.  \n  \nAs he falls to the ground and weeps,  \nFor maiden fair and young,  \nLet me mourn for Eden lost,  \nAnd join his tearful song.  \n  \nWhen he's filled with merriment,  \nAnd laughter flows like wine,  \nLet me join him in that moment,  \nUntil our faces shine.  \n  \nAnd when he raises up his voice,  \nLet me raise up mine as well!  \nAgainst all forms of injustice,  \nAnd all the powers of hell!  \n  \nAnd when we drink in celebration,  \nLord, keep us safe from harm,  \nWhether we find a sober driver,  \nOr stumble home arm in arm.  \n  \nSome will think me crazy;  \n\"Those Irish men are mad!  \nAll their wars are happy!  \nAnd all their songs are sad.\"  \n  \nBut Lord make me like an Irishman,  \nJust as much as you can,  \nFor though I may never be Irish,  \nAt least then I'll be a man!\n\n  \n  \n\n"}