Immigrant's Father

idk where it came from, but here. i've written again. finally.

 

Walk this path with me my son

We’ll go until it’s early dawn,

Tilt yer beer to your lips

And drink it down as I talk to ye.

The freedoms of this wretched land

Ain’t the ones of home I grant,

But stay awhile,

We’ll pull through these rough times.

 

Your mother’s heart will break

If you get aboard that boat,

Ye chance a rougher life

If you go back to our home.

War’s on the rise in Ireland

And famine’s killing everyone,

You’ve better chances here

With I and your mother dear.

Please endure with us my son.

Reviews

The most difficult part in one's life is parting.

But strength on knowing what is for the better matters most.

A good piece.

[Jaclyn]

What I always admire about your work is that you can go anywhere with your writing. You can write erotica, you can write anthems, you can write touching poems like this one about a time and a place that you likely don't know all that much about. I really believe you are an old soul. I really loved this.

[Leah]

Feels like its something written from a dream. Reminded me of the war in vietnam for some reason. Another awesome write!

[Rachel DeHart]

I like this, the accents make is a tad rough, but it kinda adds to it as well.
I'm glad to see you're at it again!!
Can't wait to read more!

[Tai Chi Italy]

And what a fabulous write it is John! so worth waiting for....I could see them having this so true to the heart conversation. I am not sure about the accent!lol sounds more night Yorkshire in this neck of the woods, but he is in America and accents develop!lol Hope all is well with you, I am not posting here anymore,the peasants didn't deserve me or my poetic time, but I am always here for my real friends....if you need me, just hola me. Hug from Tai, good to see the block gone.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Sometimes we must make difficult choices for love of family... w wonderful look at how a hard decision can be easy when love is involved.

[FoolsGold23]

I like it, sorta miss the dialect, but It's an oddly hopeful and yet bitterly nostalgic take on the Immigrant's position in their new Surroundings. Great write man, glad you found it again. ~P