He never more again will drink, laugh and make merry at his old favourite pub the Rhyme and Song <br />And he never grew foul mouthed or abusive even though he had been drinking all night long <br />He was the same old Peter drunk or sober a gentle soul and always nice to meet <br />He will be missed by his mates at the Local and by everyone who knew him on his street <br />He loved the drink the life of every party and sad to think the life from him has gone <br />But for as long as there is life in those who knew him fond memories of him in them will live on <br />Of the local Football Club a senior member he never more will cheer them as they play <br />The reaper took him quickly he did not suffer he turned eighty on his last birthday <br />A character such as he is not seen often without him the local pub a duller place <br />He was a fellow with the gift of laughter and he always had a big smile on his face <br />We need the good old characters like Peter a man who made the most of every day <br />He did love life and he was a people person about him he had such a lovely way <br />Tis sad to think that he is gone forever but fond memories of him with his friends will remain <br />He will be missed by everyone who knew him and will we ever see his likes again?<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/old-peter/
