Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door.
A poem to Celebrate 50 years of Beneavin by John McDonnell, Co-ordinator of the Finglas NO NAME club.
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Something tells me I’ve been here before
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Left 40 years ago yet still coming back for more!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Was it Mr. Redmond or Cathal Moore?
Who taught us so many lessons to endure?
And prepared us expertly for life’s long adventure!
Maths was Mr. Finnegan’s expertise
While Mr. Cassidy taught us French with ease
Mr. O’Shea was the Business man
Whilst others taught us a homework plan!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Take that pencil off the floor
Mechanical Drawing will never be the same
Draw your own conclusions it’s just a game!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Studying for exams was quite a chore
Leaving Certificate aside
Nothing could have prepared us for life’s great divide!
School was not always a bunch of roses
Life itself is not all it sometimes supposes
Getting the balance right is difficult to achieve
Teachers are there to help us believe!
Studying for exams was such a pain
Loss of sleep as we feel the strain
Now our wildest dreams we recall
Sometimes we have nightmares as we fear another fall!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Come to think of it student life was such a bore
Until sport entered into the mix
Life was so hard to get a fix.
Hurling and football were a Godsend
Especially when teachers had us at wits end!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
Recalling memories as you recreate that vital score
Reliving action as you describe that great save
Teachers anxious that we should better behave!
Yes, anything to give us some distraction
A fine elocution teacher brought some reaction
This, That, These and Those
Focused our attention, helping to keep us on our toes!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Beneavin’s Door
After 40 years should I still come back for more?
Am I still under some spell?
Next time I think I’ll try the bell!