What good is there drinking to your bad health ?
So I'll put the bottle back on the shelf .
What good is moaning when death comes at last ,
I'll take down the bottle and raise my glass .
One drink for all to see , and all to hear .
Another to walk with memories clear .
A drink to your life , a drink to your death .
A drink to your pain and to your last breath .
A drink to the thirst and for the hunger ,
A drink to you now so deep in slumber .
I'll call now for just one parting glass drink ,
Its time to put the bottle back I think .
The seven drunken nights gave you a start .
It had the tonic for each Irish heart .
The songs of Dublin where you used to live ,
are part of the thanks that I'd like to give .
In Ireland we have wakes when someone dies ,
To celebrate the life and say goodbyes .
Fare thee well Ronnie many times adieu
In the holy ground we'll remember you .
You brought us all music and happiness ,
You're work is all done now , long may you rest .
By Paul McCann
Originally Posted On Site: 2008-08-24 08:41:23
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