I saw a tiredness in her face Years of gossip Some snide remarks But a laugh I could not replace What goes on What went on Is a tale she'll always know If not subject to social smear Just ask her (for) blow by blow But don't get me wrong as she is a light not to diminish She'd buy you a drink Shot by shot Under the table til the craic is all but finished Not to leave a story unaccounted and two ends left unturned She'd make something up on the spot Even if future scorns and leaves her slightly burnt For the word on the street is her everlong racing beat What happened and where was her everyday scare And for bones that unwrapped and to be laid bare Had taken its toll on her face that now shows its tears