Paddy's Irish Grill

PADDY'S IRISH GRILL

I was on a tour of Ireland a few years back,
a typical tourist with a camera in my sack.
Our bus stopped in a little town called Kildare
and I got off to see the sights, right there.

A corner tavern caught my eye right away
for it advertised Leprechauns at play -
Shamrocks covered most of the windowpane,
but the lettering there was really plain.

"PADDY'S IRISH GRILL" the sign boasted;
"Come in, sit down and you'll be toasted!"
I opened up the green door and went in
and the folks all treated me just like kin!

Soon I was singing an old Irish ditty,
after a few rounds I was feeling pretty!
A young lass danced for me an Irish jig,
then I looked around and my eyes got big..

For seated on the bar was a little man
dressed all in green and I thought "I can
catch that Leprechaun and get three wishes;
a pot of gold and some crystal dishes" -

I made a grab for him but he was quick,
Thinking back, he was pretty slick!
He seemed to disappear right into thin air,
I looked around but there was nothing there.

The bus driver tooted the horn to go;
I had to leave Paddy's Irish Grill and so
I'll never know if it was really true or not,
I never saw the gold he had in that pot.

Back on the bus, I turned around to see
That wee little Leprechaun laughing at me!
I waved goodbye and he gave a little nod,
as if to invite me back to his Irish sod.

So if you go to Ireland and you should -
Remember that Paddy's Irish Grill is good;
and if you see my friend, the Leprechaun,
Tell him I'll be back - before too long!

Countrymom
2/20/05

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