New Happiness: The Start of Spring

My Irish girl
in plaid and braid
a trim of green
won’t tempt the fairies
don’t be wary, 

On this, Saint Patrick’s Day.

Warm bread she made
no yeast to rise
no time it takes
for butter and beer
and red ale cheers, 

On this, Saint Patrick’s Day.

The start of spring
it ushers in
new happiness to hold
a toast to you
a blessing too, 

On this, Saint Patrick’s Day.