When Last I Met Connie Taylor Poem by Francis Duggan

When last i met Connie Taylor he was in his physical prime
But since then there has been many sunsets for this is going way back in time
Back to Inchileigh near Millstreet for a few weeks holiday
The lust of the wander was in him in Duhallow he would not stay
Back then he lived in California but where he is now cannot say
He was a man who liked adventure to age in one place not his way
He was one born for adventure never stay long anywhere
Connie even as a young boy yearned for the big World out there
He was a talented musician one who enjoyed life as well
And of his Worldwide adventures he had great stories to tell
He always seemed happy and carefree though time becomes everyone's foe
He would have aged since i last met him for that was a long time ago
As we parted ways with a handshake he had a big smile on his face
Without him Inchileigh west of Millstreet is surely a far poorer place.