Jul 29 2018
‘The Cuppa Tay…’
The Cuppa Tay
‘It might just seem a little strange
To some of you today
But I remember years ago
When a neighbour passed away
His wife came in to tell me Ma’
The husband had just died
“He fell asleep and never woke”
The tears fell as she cried
The Ma’ reached out a tender touch
And held her by the hand
“I’ll put the kettle on” she said
Trying to understand
“I’ll get the Priest to bless him
And then I’ll lay him out
You sit there and have your tea
I’ll spread the news about”
She lived next door to us you see
For over forty years
They came from town just like the Ma’
They brought out all their fears
Of living in the countryside
Out by the Royal Canal
From that day on as neighbours
My Ma’ became her pal
They shared with one another
Their cares from day to day
They never fought or had a row
They just weren’t made that way
Now as they sat together
With tears flowing wet and free
Deep in thought for what once was
They quietly sipped their tea…’