It’s National Poetry Month, and I insist on observing it, even if my Philistine friends ignore me.

This is probably the earliest exposure to verse that I can remember — my parents played Irish ballads on 8-Track tapes when we had company over when I was a tot.  It is “Irish Soldier Boy,” performed by Paddy Reilly.

Yes … 8-Track tapes.  I WAS A TOT.

Anyway, I grew up hearing these when I was very little.  I believe the one that I remember best was “Wild Rover,” but I also remember this one after my mother remembered the title for me.

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