St. Patrick rid the emerald isle
of snakes,
Though only those that crawl upon the ground.
Perhaps not even he had what it takes,
Although a puissant saint, and well renowned,
To cast out those whose children still abound.
Remaining in our hearts, as when of old
In Eden green they tempted us to sin,
Cold and lean they grow more passing bold,
Knowing we've cast out the saint
within.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
Audio and Video Music: Last Train to Mars. By Dan Lebowitz. Music free to use at YouTube.