The Rising
100 years ago
On a foggy Easter morn
I saw some men with guns
marching in the dawn
I followed the to Dublin town
Upto the GPO,
I thought they would rob it
But they let civilians go
WE PROCLAIM A REPUBLIC
I heard one man cry
I knew these were martyrs
For Ireland'sake they died.
Not only at the GPO,
But across this lovely land
There were many people of '16
Who gladly took that stand.
Men women and children
all played their part.
Today we say thank you,
let the rebel music start!
Copyright © Francis Jacobs | Year Posted 2016
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