The Ecphorizer

And bring Clancy and Clark and McKeville
   and O'Toole who's truly a great souse,
But be sure that McNutt has his umbrella
   shut before he sets foot in the house.

And we'll hold a Saint Paddy's Day revel
   and our singing will waken the dead;
We'll have whiskey and beer and a laugh and
   a tear, but don't throw your hat on the bed.

And devil a head'll be level,
   as the gang of us greet the new day,
Sure we'll have a grand ball, but look, don't
   come at all, if ye meet a black cat on the way. 

After publishing numerous books and plays in both Spanish and English, McCann has finally broken into The Ecphorizer. His reputation thus secured, he is content today merely to give small literary teas.

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