My Home Town

Some refer to it as ‘my home town’
While others ‘our city by the Foyle’
But whatever name is used it refers
To an ancient Irish city of renown.

From its Celtic roots it has flourished
                                   Through a period of political chaos
                                   And the later struggle for Civil Rights
                                   Plus the massacre of Bloody Sunday.

                                    But within the city there is a sense of
                                    Renewal and a coming together of its
                                    Citizens to express their society which
                                    Was blessed by God via St. Colmcille.
                                 
                                   A city of culture of world- wide renown
                                   Who gave us singers, playwrights, poets,
                                   Musicians, etc, who touched the hearts of
                                      Many throughout planet earth.

                                    Oh, yes, it is the adopted city of Colmcille
                                   Who loved its people as never before. A love
                                    Which is now apparent and symbolised by
                                      Derry opening a welcoming door.