The Wake of Patrick McKee
Why my cousin never made it to America64 total reviews
Comment from John Ciarmello
I just can't help the six stars!! You are a writer after my own heart. That was spectacular, Paul. I'm on to the next one in a few. I enjoyed every word. Thanks for the read. I'm a huge fan of your work.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2022
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I just can't help the six stars!! You are a writer after my own heart. That was spectacular, Paul. I'm on to the next one in a few. I enjoyed every word. Thanks for the read. I'm a huge fan of your work.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2022
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Thanks, John. I think my hat size just increased a little.
Comment from Susan Newell
Aha! I found the third one. That is a wake I would have liked to attend. I think I both knew and am related to some of the mourners. I suspect there may have been a Leprechaun or two involved in Pat's temporary resurrection. I chuckled all the way through.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
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Aha! I found the third one. That is a wake I would have liked to attend. I think I both knew and am related to some of the mourners. I suspect there may have been a Leprechaun or two involved in Pat's temporary resurrection. I chuckled all the way through.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Susan. That was quite a wake. It took me a couple of days to recover.
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I believe it.
Comment from Ulla
Hahaha, this is brilliant, Paul, and you've caught that Irish spirit so very well. Nothing better than a good wake but having the corpse coming to life again must be a sure bonus. I loved it. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Hahaha, this is brilliant, Paul, and you've caught that Irish spirit so very well. Nothing better than a good wake but having the corpse coming to life again must be a sure bonus. I loved it. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Thanks, Ulla. Patrick will be back.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a very comical poem denoting a Wake where your cousin is resurrected to enjoy his own wake. I'm a little miffed at the end. Was he really dead, again? Your words are well intertwined in this composition and rhythmic.
Ralf
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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This is a very comical poem denoting a Wake where your cousin is resurrected to enjoy his own wake. I'm a little miffed at the end. Was he really dead, again? Your words are well intertwined in this composition and rhythmic.
Ralf
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Yes, Ralf. Patrick is really dead, but you will be hearing from him again.
Comment from roof35
This poem gave me a chuckle--needed one today. It is unique and clever and I could visualize Pat and his drinking buddies. Really enjoyed this poem. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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This poem gave me a chuckle--needed one today. It is unique and clever and I could visualize Pat and his drinking buddies. Really enjoyed this poem. Nicely done.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Thanks for the review. Patrick will be back.
Comment from karenina
A rhyming romp of a poem! Best spoken aloud while tipping a bit of Jameson, I would think! I read it to my (half Irish) husband (sans Jameson)--and he proclaimed it the best darn poem ever....
Now if I can just talk him out of his new wish...to be embalmed with gin....
Slainte'!!!!
Loved the read, top to bottom!
Karenina
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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A rhyming romp of a poem! Best spoken aloud while tipping a bit of Jameson, I would think! I read it to my (half Irish) husband (sans Jameson)--and he proclaimed it the best darn poem ever....
Now if I can just talk him out of his new wish...to be embalmed with gin....
Slainte'!!!!
Loved the read, top to bottom!
Karenina
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Karenina, your husband is a good man. Patrick will be back. Thanks for the review.
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Funny--he said the same about you!
(smile)
Glad Patrick will return!
Karenina
Comment from juliaSjames
This depiction of a drunken wake which literally woke up the corpse is both hilarious and brilliantly written. The end rhymes are unforced and creative. I'm sure this will be a contender in the contest.
The best of Irish luck to you.
Stay safe healthy and blessed
Julia
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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This depiction of a drunken wake which literally woke up the corpse is both hilarious and brilliantly written. The end rhymes are unforced and creative. I'm sure this will be a contender in the contest.
The best of Irish luck to you.
Stay safe healthy and blessed
Julia
Comment Written 23-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
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Thank you, Julia. Stay tuned for more of Patrick.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I must give you a high rating on your poem. It is quite the story about the fellow named Patrick McKee. I think they thought he had expired but he only had the three day flu.....well done.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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I must give you a high rating on your poem. It is quite the story about the fellow named Patrick McKee. I think they thought he had expired but he only had the three day flu.....well done.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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That's a good one, Rosemary. Thanks for the review. Patrick will be back.
Comment from Gert sherwood
The Wake of Patrick McKee
Paul McFarland I will say you definitely know how to tell your story with your rhymer. And this is so good about And they could not believe their eyes
When Patrick's corpse began to rise.
It looked around and scratched its head,
And then with shaking voice it said,
"Just pass me, please, a pint of bitters
Gert
Gert
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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The Wake of Patrick McKee
Paul McFarland I will say you definitely know how to tell your story with your rhymer. And this is so good about And they could not believe their eyes
When Patrick's corpse began to rise.
It looked around and scratched its head,
And then with shaking voice it said,
"Just pass me, please, a pint of bitters
Gert
Gert
Comment Written 22-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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Thanks, Gert. You will meet Patrick again.
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I will be waiting when Patrick when he rises
Gert
Comment from Kamrynn June
Dear Paul,
This poem is absolutely hilarious, and brought a big smile to my face! I absolutely love your use of words. You are so creative!
Enjoyed very much,
-K
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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Dear Paul,
This poem is absolutely hilarious, and brought a big smile to my face! I absolutely love your use of words. You are so creative!
Enjoyed very much,
-K
Comment Written 22-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021
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Thanks, K. Glad it brought a smile. Look for more of Patrick in the future.