RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: WORLD DEMOCRACY
Connolly Wins!
The Irish have elected a president
In a landslide of the electorate
She gives her promise to represent
Even those who did not expect it
The barrister once of Galway
Has risen through the ranks
Long and hard she worked for this day
And to all she gives her thanks
She believes in a social civility
To guide her stay in power
A broad principle of inclusivity
Bringing down the ivory tower
All the Irish may not agree
But she is sworn to hear the call
Of the poor over merchants of greed
To serve the many if not the all
May Ireland rise to the stars
In the kindness for which she’s esteemed
May we embrace you for who you are
A fulfillment of the Irish dream
* Catherine Connolly, Independent
