One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret,
Never to be told,
Eight for a wish,
Nine for a kiss,
Ten for a bird,
You must not miss.
Photo by sirensong1208
*Whenever I am in Ireland a day does not go by that I do not see these birds. Once I see one I always hope for a second as this rhyme goes through my head…