billie32 Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Was listening to an Irish band called Flogging Molly when I heard a few lines I thought appropriate to these forums... In his place there grew an angry festered wound Filled with hatred and remorse Where I'd pick and scratch till the blood it matched The silent rage that now fills my lungs For there are many ways to kill a man they say With bayonet, axe, or sword But son, a bullet fired from a shapeless guise Leaves but the shell of a Thompson gun Walk away me boys, walk away me boys And by morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear from your mother dear And raise what's left of the flag for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK. Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Many years ago I read this prose and quickly memorized it in my youth. I know not the author, but this would seem good time to share it. There is no separating the Irish conflict from our beloved Thompson I fear. We’re of to Dublin, in the green, in the green Where helmets glisten in the sun. Where bayonets flash and rifles crash To the echo of a Thompson gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1930sRust Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Ah, tis but the finest of a tune! "THE MERRY PLOUGHBOY (GREEN ON THE GREEN BOY)", Dominic Behan. http://www.azirishmusic.com/songs/86.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoryforU Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Well, since we're having a song fest, Halloween is fast approaching and Warren Zevon just checked off the planet; Roland searched the continent for the man who'd done him in He found him in Mombassa in a barroom drinking gin Roland aimed his Thompson gun - he didn't say a word But he blew Van Owen's body from there to Johannesburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK. Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 You are amazing Chris; after 35 years I finally have the whole thing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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