Wouldn’t you love to meet St. Patrick? <br />A guy with much style and fame <br />He was the patron saint of Ireland <br />Maewyn was his given name. <br /> <br />Sold into slavery at sixteen <br />He found his heart with God <br />For six years he was kept captive <br />He prayed for freedom to trod <br /> <br />Once escaping he studied at a monastery <br />He set up many monasteries in his land <br />Schools and churches he also arranged <br />Much good was felt at St. Patrick’s hand <br /> <br />His mission lasted for thirty years <br />Yes, he lived life the Christian way <br />He died on March 17 in AD 461 <br />From that time on folks celebrated the day <br /> <br />So when the March 17th is upon us <br />Be sure and wear green that day <br />Because of a famous and great man <br />Let’s all celebrate this holiday!<br /><br />Marilyn Lott<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-man-called-st-patrick/
