Paphos People

Old Fred’s Funeral

Fred was dead
No one was there
Alone in his bed
Nobody to care

He was an old drinker
Always in the boozer
Not much of a thinker
In fact he was just a loser

His passing was expected
Long overdue some said
His friends were dejected
But old Fred was dead

The funeral was arranged
Everyone dressed in black
Cloth caps in their hands
But he wasn’t coming back

It started from the Bar
Just a modest affair
Just the one extra car
Even the landlord was there

When it was ended
To the pub for the wake
Many elbows were bended
All for old Fred’s sake

A good time was had by heck
Fred had prepaid the cost
Gave the landlord a cheque
To cover the bill for his loss

“Just fill in the amount I owe
Don’t worry I’ll see you right”
The bank gave the landlord a blow
Old Fred had flown him a kite!