Matt Murphy

Since he is one who will never be cowed
Matt Murphy in Millstreet will never be of the in crowd
Of the needless removal of trees from the Town Park of his feelings he left none in doubt
He was the brave fellow who dared to speak out

One who has the courage for to speak his mind
Every community in need of a few of his kind
Though Matt is not the most popular person in Millstreet why otherwise pretend
The one who does not have an enemy does not have a true friend

In public he has never villified anyone
He only told the Town Park Committee the wrong thing they had done
On the removal of conifers from the Millstreet Town Park
To the voices of disapproval he ignited the spark

As Millstreet Town unsung hero he may remain
But on losing some friends new friends he did gain
As is said silence it can be a friend of the weak
When needs be the person of courage does speak

Though he is quite worthy of such a renown
He will never be the hero of Millstreet Town
But of his displeasure at the needless removal of trees he left none in doubt
The one of true courage does always speak out.