Introduction
A Philosophy of Shamrocks
The English word "shamrock" is based on the Irish word "seamrog", which means "little clover". This 'little clover' grows wildly over Eire, and is only seen, as this specific form, on this fair island. The most common legends about shamrocks pertain to St. Patrick himself, who supposedly ordained the sacred shamrock as a symbol of the Lord's Trinity. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost: three different beings, one person. Each with separate thoughts, yet equal and same.
Another legend, one that is less common, spoke of the dew falling on the emerald leaves. These dew drops were said to be Ériu's tears, the tears and pain of the patron goddess of Ireland. Tears that could cleanse the land of all the wicked, and show the beauty of the green hill side. Little gems, sparkling on the leaves, would highlight the beauty of the plant.
Three souls, one person.
Little gems, highlighting the wonders of each soul, despite the pain.