Irish Pride Held High

Funny the things you understand
As a child.
I knew I wasn't suppose to like orange
But didn't understand until I learned
The history of the Irish Catholics and
German Protestant.
I never notice Grandpa's brogue
Come and go
An affectation of the Old Country.
I thought he stepped right off the boat
And brought dreams of Ireland with him.
Sitting in his lap
As he sang "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen"
I thought he really meant it.
I only knew
To him I was special
And so was Ireland.
So they both have a special place in my heart.