A fellow I have known for many a year <br />John McAuliffe in hospital such sad news to hear <br />In Annagloor with Liz his devoted wife <br />He has lived for more than five decades of his life <br /> <br />There they raised their two children Mary Chris and John <br />On looking back the Seasons how quickly time has gone <br />On looking back in time it only seems like yesterday <br />That he worked in the meadows making wynds of hay. <br /> <br />The Johnny Mac I remember was sturdy and strong <br />Not afraid of work he worked hard all day long <br />One who to him does have a humorous side <br />His word is his bond and in his word he takes pride. <br /> <br />Fond memories of good people such as he till death one does save <br />His siblings are deceased Peggy, Florry and Dave <br />But the great flame of life in his noble heart burn <br />And to his family in Annagloor he will return <br /> <br />'Tis of people like Johnny Mac bards are inspired to sing <br />And illness with him is just a temporary thing <br />The reaper for him will surely have to wait <br />For his century of years he will celebrate.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-hearing-john-mcauliffe-is-in-hospital/
