The Irish say your trouble is their trouble and your joy their joy I wish I could believe it I am troubled, I'm dissatisfied, I'm Irish. (Marianne Moore)

The Irish say your trouble is their trouble and your joy their joy I wish I could believe it I am troubled, I'm dissatisfied, I'm Irish.

Marianne Moore

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