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 © | Year Posted 2016

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May 20, 2016 at 5:36 AM
Well done. Just read it once more to correct little spelling mistakes. I am the mistress of them, as I make so many myself.
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