William Soutar 'A PILLAR BOX'
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The sun is passed its zenith, the postman’s day is done;
Nigh 50 miles his horse has trod, just two thousand
More to go. My little case is a lighter load, much greater
He has born, yet still the postie takes his time ne’er
Pushing on to end of day, nor starting ‘fore the dawn.
Ah, no: ‘tis company policy to travel before the noon
And rest up in wayside inn when sun is high, post meridian.
My goods can wait, there is no rush, full payment has
Been made. No matter if I need it now, the tropic north
Is far away, Brisbane to the south; and Australia Post,
Why there’s the rub, they never really care. A hundred yards
From GPO is outside their next day service, and outer suburbs
Can take a week; whilst thee and me, far, far away had best sit
Back, and settle for the wait.
Irelands capital Dublin, it's a beautiful city
Famous for its Guinness and Jameson's whiskey
The Temple bar area for music and the 'craic'
Many say on departing "one day I'll be back".
Molly Malone can be seen, with her wheelbarrow
In busy Grafton street that's so bustling and narrow
The silvery grey water's of the river Liffey
Flows right through the city and into the sea.
Busy O'Connell street with its giant spire
Had troubled times with the sound of gunfire
The spire now stands where Nelsons column stood
A reminder of British rule that's now gone for good.
The symbol of self rule the G.P.O. stands
So peaceful now all you hear is the bands
The Halfpenny bridge is a wonderful sight
Even more impressive when lit up at night.
So come on over to Dublin, do come and see
Do indulge yourself, with some Irish hospitality
When the time comes to leave after your stay
You'll promise yourself to comeback one day.
16 May 2018
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!
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