I Am Not Proud I Am Irish Poem by Francis Duggan

I am not proud I am Irish that's just my Nationality
I have never waved an Irish flag that does not appeal to me
I am anti Patriotism and Nationalism of that why should I lie
And that's the way I will remain until the day I die
Of their Nationalism and Patriotism some feel the need to brag
But far too many have died in wars for the colour of their Nation's flag
On the neighbours flagpost in their front yard their National flag it is blowing in the breeze
If this is a boost to their egos they must not be that hard to please
Suppose they are trying for to tell us that they support the distant war
Against people that we made our enemies in a Country from our Nation far
But we all need something for to stand for and we all look at things differently
And what many does see as a good thing may not seem a good thing to me
I am not proud that I am Irish of my Birthland that seems strange to say
But in my heart I do love Ireland my Homeland from here far away.