Irish Toasts

[Isolda]

IRISH TOASTS

I have known many, liked not a few,
loved only one, I drink to you.

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May you live as long as you want,
and never want as long as you live.

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May the grass grow long
on the road to hell for want of use.

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As you slide down the banisters of life
may the splinters never point the wrong way.

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May your troubles be as few and as far apart
as my Grandmothers teeth.


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May there be a generation of children
on the children of your children.

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May the Lord keep you in His hand
and never close His fist too tight.

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May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.

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May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
may good luck pursue you each morning and night.

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May the strength of three be in your journey.

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