That’s Ireland

John Cav of the New(ish) Journalism is thinking of adding creative writing to his blog. Huzzah! As a somewhat lazy form of encouragement, I have composed this deeply meaningful free-verse poem which consists of the first line of each of Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest winners.

I’ve been waiting such a long time looking out for you;
I hear your voice on the wind, and I hear you call out my name.
Sometimes I watch you passing by my window,
Showing no emotion, my feelings locked inside.
I remember ’62, I was sixteen and so were you;
Don’t, don’t close your heart to how you feel…
Snowdrops and daffodils, butterflies and bees.

For maximum effect, you should read it slowly in a William Shatner voice. If you’re curious, here are the songs that they are the first lines of: >>> (more…)