After 2013
Another one has got away, and we’re feeling a bit down
The smiling happy faces, have transformed into a frown
To be beaten by a single point, is very hard to take
You focus on that narrow miss, or on a slight mistake
And we ask ourselves some questions, all the buts, and ifs and whys
If a few things had gone different, we’d have cheers instead of sighs
This feeling is not new to us, we have all been here before
Our heads are down we’re feeling sad, and our hearts are very sore
But we never yet threw in the towel; we took it on the chin
We’ve bounced back many times before, and we will do the same again
And congrats to our minor team, that won the Markam cup
They gave us all a mighty lift, and raised our spirits up
And it made the hair stand on our head, and it left a lasting mark
When the Green and Red of Mayo, was blasted around Croke Park
And some of those great minors, will shortly get the nod
To join the senior panel, and strengthen up the squad
I know it’s only natural, to be feeling down today
But we know from past experiences, this feeling will not stay
For when the dust has settled, and the troubled waters calm
We will talk of next September, and the new battle for Sam
And again we will follow our team, full of banter and of craic
For our spirit is not broken, Mayo will be back
We could have won on Sunday, I think that’s fair to say
But we must admit the Dublin team, just edged it on the day
We should be well ahead at half time, but the Dubs could say the same
For some great saves in the first half, helped keep us in the game
At times we had the upper hand, as the crowds they cheered and roared
But all of our possession, was not put on the board
Dublin have a great young team, they’ve taken the top seat
And I believe that in the next few years, they’ll be the team to beat
At the moment we’re in second place, so we have to plan and plot
For we are really only inches, from taken the top spot
It’s hard to lose by one point, but do you know what’s even worse
I began to ask the question, if there really is a curse
But I think I know the answer, it’s very blunt and tough
We’ve really got a great squad, but as of yet, not good enough
But lads it’s coming nearer, and soon ye will have your say
In capturing the greatest prize, in the sport of GAA
And just before I finish, I must say clear and loud
To the management and the panel, you should feel very proud
We know the work that you put in, the sweat and blood and tears
That hasn’t gone unnoticed; you’ve been doing it now for years
There are legends in so many sports, but they get paid to play
And they wouldn’t hold a candle, to our lads in GAA
So from every fan in Mayo, this is a massive ask
But please give it another year, and finish off the task
You are only just a breath away, for deep down we all know
That you’re a special bunch of players, and you can bring Sam to Mayo
Peter Costello http://www.reasons4rhymes.com
