Joanne O' Riordan

What a story of this girl from Duhallow's Millstreet Town
Her name is Joanne O' Riordan hard to keep a good one down
The first Duhallow person the United Nations to address
Of her awesome achievement can one find words to express

Born with Total Amelia Syndrome of her kind in the World just a few
When i say she is amazing i am not saying what is new
Such a beautiful young person so intelligent and bright
In the North Cork Town of Millstreet she is inspiration's light

A young woman in a billion her gift of life she does embrace
Far beyond Duhallow's borders her's is now a famous face
She has proved that those with the will to succeed of success cannot be denied
Because of her the Town of Millstreet is becoming known Worldwide

Here is one who has been born with courage, faith and hope
Despite all that life throws at her she seems well able to cope
With the crosses that she has in life which she so bravely does bear
The Joanne O' Riordans of the World to say the least are rare

Life for Joanne has not been easy born without hands or feet
She is a credit to her family and the Parish of Millstreet
The autobiography of her life millions of copies will sell
For she is an amazing lady with a great story to tell.