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The Irish Martyr
By TheLastDragon
If you are currently aware of the political situation in Northern Ireland,
this will make sense to you. If not, you should fill that gap in your education
as soon as possible.
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I stand here, surrounded
While the sun is revealing
God how I hate this
Blindfold concealing!
My eyes may be covered
But yet still I see
Your head in your hands
Crying for me
My ears may be ringing
But yet still I hear
The death march resounding
Each note it's own fear
But yet I draw strength
From the ground underneath
My country, it seems
Attempts comforting me
In a short, sweet time
My body will lay
With my hat at my feet
And it's ribbon - IRA
Treason, they say
Is the cause of my pain
But we both know there's only
The crown to blame
So, cry my dear wife
Cry tears for me
Knowing that I died
To make Ireland free
An order goes out
A harsh, grating tone
The rifles are cocked
But I smile so you know...
I think of my country
I feel ready to die
And go from rebel to martyr
In the blink of an eye
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Copyright 2004 TheLastDragon
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On Saturday, October 15, 2011, Ladyhawke
(394)
wrote:
Lets see, in 2004, when you posted this, i was.....under the age of 10 lol. I don't know what went on, but I can tell for these words it was something that weighed heavy. Something thats left scars on many people. Very emotional write. Thanks for sharing
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On Sunday, July 20, 2008, carlosjackal
(3014) wrote:
I'd like to see a 2008 follow-up to this.. -Carl P.S. Whereabouts in Ireland you from?
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On Sunday, July 20, 2008, carlosjackal
(3014) wrote:
On rereading this, I imagine this being written in 1916.
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On Thursday, December 9, 2004, spaniellie
(76) wrote:
incredible. i am speechless. irish pride!! great work!
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A former member wrote:
pride lies within. PRAY FOR IRELAND!
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A former member wrote:
I once wrote a poem called, "Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland", not posted here. This is so much better! It reminds me of my poem "Body Bags & Vietcong Flags". Thanks for writing this. I wish I had. Peace. ~Shane~
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On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Zhee
(529) wrote:
absolutely brilliant.. tugs at heart strings so painfully...
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On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Revolting Theatre
(31) wrote:
Excellent piece. You grabbed me and pulled me into the role. Awesome job. -Josh
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A former member wrote:
I read a book called "Angela's Ashes" in the past, and it spoke of how the Irish are brought up to love and die for their country. This is a sad poem, though beautiful all the same.
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A former member wrote:
Haha, and it reminded me, too, of Flogging Molly's "What's left of the flag". Wonderful read, Dragon. =-MO-=
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A former member wrote:
'Walk away me boy, walk away me boy
And by mornin' we'll be free
Wipe that golden tear from your mother dear And raise what's left of the flag for me' - Flogging Molly.
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A former member wrote:
My heart rends to see such a beautful land be torn apart due the last vestiges of Imperialism.
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, mysticventures
(538) wrote:
yes, both sides have commited atrocities - and perhaps both have made strides towards peace - but there is no peace without FREEDOM!
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, TheLastDragon
(69) wrote:
Also, I feel the need to say something else: both sides have commited horrible atrocities in the name of what they believe, both politically and religiously. Both sides have also taken huge steps toward a permanent and lasting peace.
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, TheLastDragon
(69) wrote:
Thank you all for the good feedback. I appreciate it, and I hope that I'm contributing to the community.
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, Circe Avalon
(115) wrote:
It was lovley and I mean more beautiful then the word beautiful can describe, The sadness is wonderful. Education is a tool that mostly those whom are literate can easily find, and sadly still they have no motivation to do so. Fuck'em.
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On Wednesday, September 15, 2004, A_Puppet_Show
(166) wrote:
Who the fuck is "They"? Is the "they" local, as in your city or school? Or as in the whole world? Damn im tired of "they based" all covering tries on making truths. Great lets all sit at our computers yelling THEY!!!! Or not?
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On Wednesday, September 15, 2004, A_Puppet_Show
(166) wrote:
..I think "they" is to be the next 'ism of this age. Theyism! The thing that tells you the exact truth about everyone, with no explanation ... Okey im done yelling now, nothing to see here. Go back reading *hiding*
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, mysticventures
(538) wrote:
yea what the Kid said. I am aware of your plight and my heart goes out to you and your brothers.
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, A_Puppet_Show
(166) wrote:
Lets mix: the word "nationality" with lost land and dead relatives(mostly generations back) add a good deal of religion. Poof! we get a real shiny patriot yelling logic for/to idiots, also called "Jingoism".
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On Saturday, September 11, 2004, A_Puppet_Show
(166) wrote:
I see this as a skin touch of that, more of a part of the story for eyes to look at. That makes it likeable for me and liked. Tiger
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A former member wrote:
WOW this is extremely good. This is definately going into my favorites list. Awesome Awesome write Dragon.
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