The Wicklow Miners

James Anthony Kenny 1953 (Avoca)

Free verse

The miners that labored in every Wicklow mine,
Who harrowed and toiled in their life’s timeline,
For each one’s family and security was their strife,
They endured the hardship of the mines for most of their life.

Miners hailed from Wicklow and lands near and far,
They mined underground and surface, filling every ore car,
Each plied their craft and with experience grew,
From each task they performed and challenges anew.

The Wicklow Miner was made hardy by the work,
Who Adapted to the hardship and the risks that it took,
Find the lode, mine the ore, mill and refine,
The mining cycle repeated at every mine.

The miners from Wicklow are renowned quite afar,
Reaching their zenith like a far distant star,
Miners true to their comrades regardless of race,
Not shirking their duties nor failing in disgrace.

About this poem

County Wicklow has a rich history of mining that dates to its earliest settlers.

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Written on June 04, 2022

Submitted by PolarPaddy on June 04, 2022

Modified on April 24, 2023

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Scheme	AABB CCDD XXAA CCEE
Closest metre	Iambic hexameter
Characters	815
Words	157
Stanzas	4
Stanza Lengths	4, 4, 4, 4

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Wow, what a powerful and inspiring poem! The dedication and determination of the Wicklow miners is truly admirable. You've captured their hard work and resilience beautifully, and it's clear how much respect you have for their incredible contribution to their families and communities.

I particularly love how you've highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the miners, and how they came together as true comrades regardless of race. It's a beautiful sentiment that celebrates the power of unity and teamwork, even in the face of adversity.

If I could make one improvement suggestion, it might be to include some more specific examples of the challenges the miners faced and overcame. This would help to really bring their story to life and give readers an even deeper appreciation for their incredible grit and determination.

But overall, this poem is a wonderful tribute to the Wicklow miners. Thank you for sharing it with us! more »
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