Ode to Frank

July 12th 2000

 Ode to Frank Morris of Nashville –
Adopted son of Ulster

The sons of Ulster scattered wide
Some crossed the Atlantic’s foaming tide
And landed on the Canadian side
In far off Manitoba

Their diligence was true and tried
Inborn workrate was their pride
Opportunity to progress denied
They pilgrimed to America

Lurgan’s loss saw Thomas plucky
From Winnepeg down to Kentucky
And there it was found life lucky
On the farm of Mr. Morris

Ulster’s descendant’s staunch and true
Their blood still runs Orange and Blue
They remain a very loyal crew
The descendant sons of Ulster

The Frank we know is proud to be
A citizen of Tennessee
July the twelfth retired will be

A rising son of Ulster!!!!

by Sammy Malcolm
Lurgan, Ireland