THE TEAR AND THE SMILE IN THINE EYES
Erin, the tear and the smile in thine eyes,
Blend like the rainbow that hangs in thy skies
Shining through sorrow's stream,
Saddening through pleasure's beam,
Thy suns with doubtful gleam,
Weep while they rise.
Erin, thy silent tear never shall cease,
Erin, thy languid smile ne'er shall increase,
Till, like the rainbow's light,
Thy various tints unite,
And form in heaven's sight
One arch of peace!
by Thomas Moore
Although the Peace Agreement paves the way to
end The Troubles in Northern Ireland, we will keep the
Candle of Hope lit until that "one arch of peace"
is a reality.
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This page is dedicated to my daughter, Joanne.
One of the truly good people of the earth.
It is her photo above. If Ireland would
know the kindness and forgiving
that she carries in her heart,
sectarian and political
violence would be
in the past.
HOPE
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