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St. Patrick Series 16 On the 8th day of March it was, some people say That St. Patrick, at midnight, he first saw the day; While others declared it was the 9th he was born, And t'was all a mistake between midnight and morn- For mistakes will occur in a hurry and shock, And some blamed the baby and some blamed the clock. Till with all their disputings, sure no one could know If the child was too fast or the clock too slow. But both of these factions so positive grew That each kept a birthday, and Pat. then had two. Till Father Mulcahey, who showed them their sins Said, No one could have two but a fine pair of twins Don't always be fighting, for eight or for nine- Don't always be fighting, but sometimes combine. Eight and nine add together-seventeen is the mark So let that be his birthday, "Amen'" said the clerk. |
