The Vanishing Past By Mai Venn Poem by Mai Murphy Venn

Ireland is on the way to God knows where
As the old look on, they shed a tear
Glance all around you and see the fear
For Ireland is on the way to God knows where

The Ireland of yesterday had consideration
For the regard of all life and its formation
"You shall not murder" need no explanation
For the Ireland of yesterday had consideration

Gone are the day of faith, hope, and charity
Morals guide structure gave us some clarity
Communities supporting each other with sincerity
Forgone is the day of faith, hope, and charity

Farwell to my Ireland of my childhood recollections
Open doors welcome, the secret heart lamp reflection
The holy water font on the wall as you came in the hall
Farwell to my Ireland of my childhood recollections