Shamrock in hand,
the three leaves fluttered as
Patrick explained the trinity.
As he expounded
the staff he carried took
root and grew into a tree.
In Ireland, Aspatria (the Ash of Patrick)
is clad in Celtic mystery.
It keeps the faith and keeps the feast
St.Patrick's Day, March 17.
Saint Patrick Catholic Church (Junction City, Ohio) - stained glass, Saint Patrick - detail
St. Patrick's
Published Fri Mar 16, 2018 | Posted in Poetry