Too long endured

Surprise is welcome  if we are secure
When happiness with safety is enough
Otherwise it’s  more pain to endure

The cliffs of Howth, a beauty loved  each hour
The harbour and large seabirds  can be rough
Surprise is welcome  if we  feel our power

The grassy upland  welcomes with small flowers
Oh, see large ships  sail seas from Dublin  tossed
In stress our eyes are tight, we sob, endure

The salty wind our city faces scours
No need to buy more products to  feel loved
Surprise is welcome  when we are secure

Innocence in chilhood is no bower
The hymen of the soul so rudely stabbed
With fear our eyes are shut, we  just endure

We read of people who have had enough
Their  life and light extinguished , sadly snuffed
Surprise is welcome   to  one who feels secure
Else it’s   plainly pain  too long endured