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THE CELTIC POET – A POEM FOR TOMMY BURNS
The Celtic Poet, Daniel McDonagh, pays tribute to Celtic Legend Tommy Burns, who died earlier today.
Poem for Tommy Burns
By Daniel McDonagh
Celtic Park stands quiet
While the nets sway in a breeze,
As the spirit of Brother Walfrid
Embraces the faithful's tears
Tommy Burns was proud to wear
The famous hoops of green & white.
He battled for his faith and Celtic's cause,
On the pitch at Paradise.
A left foot with immaculate talent,
Committed to Celtic on the pitch.
His prayers, as a boy, were answered
When he wore Celtic's green & white strip.
Now, as Parkhead mourns the passing
Of a faithful Celtic son,
We will remember in song and story
A Calton bhoy, called Tommy Burns.
In the sky over Parkhead
Shall shine bright, a heavenly star,
For the soul of Tommy Burns
Shall live forever at Celtic Park.
Daniel McDonagh
May 15th 2008
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