Number Sevens Gone To Heaven Poem by Paul Warren

The people came to Alberton
To honour the man whose life was won
For he played the Port Adelaide way
And Russell Ebert won our hearts we say

His family spoke of growing up in the Riverland
A family who built a pride that still stands
On the football field a reputation made
From father to sons across all grades

Peter Woite spoke of the team man grand
Who set standards and knew the demands
And when his playing days were done
His Community work left a legacy number one

And Russell nurtured those he met
Focusing on what they did well yet
To always do good in this world
Was the thing that he upheld

Russell left the ground for the last time
And he was given a standing ovation so fine
And as Timmy Ginever said in the end
Our Number Seven's gone to Heaven.

© Paul Warren Poetry