JOHN CARMODY'S 'YOUNG GUNS'

John Carmody reads his poem 'Young Guns'.

As I look back down the years, through all the friends Ive lost,
Amid the drugs and drink and violence, tis now I know the cost,
Of all the lies I swallowed about what it is to be a man,
From friends who knew no better than the wisdom in a can,
One by one they fell away, between the prison and the grave,
And all that we are left with now are the stories of the brave,
Yet (theres) no-one to share them with, theres only you and I;
Two young fools who managed to live longer than the lie.


The reading took place in Limerick, Ireland, on Sept 24th, 2009, at the official celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the Bedford Fow Family Project. The project works with families of prisoners.

John Carmody busks for a living and is well known around Limerick. He encourages everyone who listens - and he has many fans - to keep the heart strong and keep going. He tells it like it is, he's our Damien Dempsey!

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[bpearse1]

very good john your old friend barry from kp.

[TheDerryunderground]

hi john yr wee mate paddy v from derry great poem

[KoolaKella]

Fair play John... Good Man Is John!

[brianyjan]

nice one.so true

[proudlimerickman]

well done john your a legend

[MrHEXAGRAM66]

john is a legend and an excellent tin whistle player!! this poem is sad but very well written!

[biterocco]

well done john.

[25a252]

love this poem will always want to listen to it, its a gem john from your friend mick o brien

[bleedinglove860790]

john is brilliant a great wise man!!! from joe !!

[mucker00]

Great stuff John from Liz xxx