LEPRECHAUN


  A small, mischievous, Elf, dressed in green attire,


  Belts of black, boots perhaps of the same color.


  From Irish folklore, it has been said they have been

   Members of a clan, they invaded Ireland, banished 
  To live underground.

  Standing only two to three feet tall, these devious 
  Characters,

  Quick witted, Intelligent, they evade capture from 
  Humans.

  They live in underground caves with entrances or a 
  Hollow trunk of a fairy tree,

  It is said that wishes of three have been granted to
  Some that leave them be.

  They are known for their love of Irish music and dance, 
  Instruments played,

  Tin whistle, the fiddle, Bodhran, and the Irish harp, a 
  look with beards and pipes.

  Shoemakers they are, believed because of all the dance 
  They do,

  To catch one of the wee folk is nearly impossible as they 
  Are smart with magical powers.

  Vanish into thin air they can, a pot of gold is a most 
  Possible dream,

  You'll hear an Irish Leprechaun before you'll ever see one,


  They have a fondness for drinking Irish Poitin, catch one 
  if you can.
                               Happy St. Patrick's Day,

                                 Keith Garrett