An Irishman’s Christmas In Manila

An Irishman’s Christmas In Manila

By Paul McCann

 

 it’s almost Christmas in Manila

and I’ve landed here on a flight ,

the snow’s turned into rain

and the little people

are such a welcome sight .

 

The Christmas spirit’s everywhere

and people are as friendly as can be ,

It’s makes  me feel young again 

and the little child in me’s been set free .

 

There’s music on the streets

and there’s tinsel being thrown all over  town

I’m thinking I’m going to stay a while

until the new year comes around .

 

Glory be I’ve woke up this morning

and I can’t believe what I’m seeing ,

the little ones have taken over the town ,

at least for the time  being . 

 

They’re playing their pipes and fiddles

and they’re all dancing jigs for the people here  ,

it’s a magic Christmas in Manila

with the little one’s near and dear .

 

They have opened up  Irish pubs

with no closing time for  people  to leave

so you’re all welcome to sit and party on

from Christmas to New year’s eve .

 

Come on over for a visit

and sure we can all sing  a song or two .

It’s a magic Christmas here , 

and the one we all had dreamt of  

has come true .

 

What a  feeling it is to be here

with the little people  in the crowd

with the Filipinos speaking Irish ,

it really makes me feel so proud .

 

Snow has covered all the streets

and the rooftops making  everything pretty

the little people have come home this Christmas

here in Manila City.

 

 

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