Last November 24th was the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President of the United States John F. Kennedy. Many people took a moment on this anniversary to remember where they were when they heard the news.
We recently received an email from Seamus Hora from County Mayo in response to our blog post. He sent along a wonderful poem he wrote describing “where I was when I learned of the sad news of the tragic passing of President J F Kennedy.”
Where Were You
In my mind I see him clearly
As he stood inside the door
We sat and gazed in silence
At the sad news that he bore.
We all were fascinated
By this man from USA
Honoured by a visit.
From charismatic JFK
The worlds greatest speaker
Simple words-But oh so true.
For a country to be proud of
You must make an effort too.
He promised as he left us,
He would return again someday
But a sniper from a window
Sadly had the final say.
We had no television
But felt that we were there
For coverage was provided
By the great Michael O Hehir
I was playing bingo
The clock had just struck ten
The gambling house Mulrennans
The bearer; Our late friend Eamon Quinn
by: Seamus Hora
Seamus Hora was born in Gorthaganny, County Roscommon. He has been employed by same company, Delaneys Ltd in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, for 44 years. He has lived in Ballyhaunis for the past 20 years. Seamus is married to Rosaleen and the couple has one daughter, Sandra. Seamus only recently started to write poetry. and he bases his poems on his life experience. He values feedback and would like to hear what people think of his poem. Please leave a comment!
Thank you, Seamus, for sharing your poem! Stay tuned to the blog for my profile of Monica Wood, the author of the beautiful memoir, When We Were the Kennedys, later this month. You will also have the chance to win a copy of the book!