Reasons 4 rhymes, Ballyhaunis (2024)

My name is Peter Costello and I am writing poetry and verses for over 30 years. I have written about people places and things. Sporting personalities, politicians, achievements, setbacks, birthdays weddings, births, deaths etc. Pretty soon, the demand for me to write poems became overwhelming. My hobby has turned into a business, and now – as you can see- I officially write Rhymes for Reasons. I d

o it because I love it, and because I get a great reaction from people who commission poems for all sorts of occasions, including:

The birthday of a much-loved pet dog
A Lottery win by a popular woman
Political triumphs
Political defeats, too! The Mayo Person of the Year
Wedding anniversaries, birthdays from one to 100, graduations, and all sorts of special occasions. I published a book of poetry a few years ago. It is called A Lot of Fact, A Little Fiction. (View pictures from the publication launch). It is a book where the poems tell real stories about real people, about real sporting occasions, about real tragedies, and about real happy celebrations. There are also the few poems where there is a bit of imagination thrown in, hence the name. A lot of people have asked me to write a verse for a friend of theirs. It might be a thank you for something they have done. It might be to tell their partner, son, daughter, mother, father, etc etc, how much they mean to them. Sometimes we have the best intentions in the world but the words won’t come out right. This is where I come in. You send me a summary of what you would like to say. I put it in a verse for you. It can be long or short. It can be their life’s story, or it can be a very simple greeting or thank you. It is unlimited what can be done. The poem can be read out at a party, and then a framed copy presented to the host. Or it can be given to the person at a quite moment in the home, or after enjoying a candlelit dinner. It can have a picture of the person on it, or their place of work, or whatever else would be suitable, (as I said, it is unlimited what can be done)

It can come in lots of different packages
A sheet of paper with the verse on it to be read out at an occasion
A laminated version
A framed verse
A framed verse with a picture of the recipient (etc etc)
It can be done as a scroll
It can be done in a variety of different frames and mounts
Email me your contact details--or ring me on (087) 679 7820. I will provide you with a price and timeline for completion. You may also care to browse my range of cards and full-colour map of Mayo Beauty Spots on my website.

23/08/2024

Good morning all. I just want to wish everyone that is getting their leaving cert results today the very best of luck. I am sure that just like every year there will be some people delighted and some will be disappointed. I would like to remind them that this paper that you get is not the b all and end all of everything. Life is different for everyone and there are many directions that you can take to fulfill your life. There is a verse here where I try to explain that. Enjoy and please share.

Exam Results

Congrats to all you students, that are in this frenzy zone
Whether your results were high or low, you will not be on your own
I think it is worth remembering, if things didn’t go as planned
Your life is not determined, by the paper in your hand
Some folk are academic, they’re just hard wired this way
But there are many different talents, to help you earn your pay
If you look at the bigger picture, I think you might agree
You cannot judge an elephant, because he can’t climb a tree
Ants have great communication skills, yet none of them can talk
There are fish that swim the ocean, but very few can walk
Lions can rule the jungle, but put them to the test
Against a little robin, who can build the better nest?
You would not see a golfer, trying to hit a rugby ball
So let’s be realistic, one exam does not judge all
Some of the world’s best people, be they single, husband, wife
They all achieved their great success, from the University of Life
There is a need for everyone, in this great world of ours
The architect that draws the plans, the men that build the towers
The doctors saving lives each day, the teachers in our schools
The street sweepers, the pen pusher, there are no exception to the rules
Our world renowned musicians, our sport stars chasing Sam
They are not in those positions, because of the result of an exam
So when you look at your results, accept them for what they are
Just a little milestone, in a journey that goes far
Most folk are in their teenage years, when these exams are done
Just in the spring time of their lives, their careers not yet begun
To you that have achieved your dream, and have sailed across the line
I am truly happy for you, enjoy being on cloud nine
And to those that fell a little short, this is just a tiny blot
I can tell you in a real short time, you won’t remember what you got
It’s the future that’s important, and one thing I know is true
If you have got a goal in mind, there is nothing you can’t do
So take all negativity, and throw it in the bin
Your life is just approaching, where the real world will kick in

Peter Costello

11/08/2024

Hi everyone, Team Ireland are returning home tomorrow after our best ever Olympics. 4 golds and 3 bronze. A brilliant achievement that kept us all on our toes for the last 2 weeks and gave us so much enjoyment. I wrote a verse for the occasion. Enjoy.

Paris Olympics 2024

The Olympic games are over, for twenty twenty four
And we have brought back seven medals, to the emerald shore
The girls in the 400 relay, tried hard to make it eight
For a small country like Ireland, we punch well above our weight
And talking about punching, Kellie Harrington stayed on track
To become the first lady from Ireland, to win gold medals back to back
On far too many occasions, we have been left out in the cold
That was not the case in Paris, we won three bronze and four gold
When Mona McSharry won the bronze, the scene was surely set
For two great weeks to cherish, Ireland’s best Olympics yet
Four time on the center stage, what a fabulous scene
To see the Tri colour rising, as they played Amhran Na Bhfiann
Paul, Fintan, Rhys, Daniel and Kellie, all reached the golden phase
While Phillip, Daire,Daniel and Mona, came home in third place
What a great achievement, they have made us all so proud
Helped I’m sure in no small way, by the support from the Irish in the crowd
There were also some decisions, where I am sure some athletes sobbed
Aoife O Rourke was real hard done by, and Daina Moorehouse, was surely robbed
Wassila Lkhadir was on home turf, but that was no excuse
Anyone that knows their sport, knew Moorehouse didn’t lose
Judges can be controversial, sometimes you just can’t win
There is not a lot that we can do, only take it on the chin
There were 134 athletes, representing the emerald isle
And each and every one of them, played their part in style
We have watched them on our TV screens, over the last two weeks in France
But don’t think for a second, that they got there by chance
They have worked the tracks, the gyms, the pools, for weeks and months and years
They have witnessed lots of ups and downs, they have sweated blood and tears
They went over to Paris, and really made a stand
Congrats to every athlete, that was part of Team Ireland
When we remember Paris twenty four, great stories will be told
Where Ireland won seven medals, three bronze and four gold.

Peter Costello.

08/08/2024

Glann Church celebrated its 200th anniversary last weekend. It was a great occasion with mass in the Church followed by dinner and music in Julians of Midfield. A great crowd attended both. I wrote a verse to mark the occasion. Actually I wrote 2. (the second one I will put up here in a few days). This one is called Glann Church Speaks. It is the Church telling us of its life over the 200 years. Enjoy.

Glann Church speaks
When I started reminiscing, many memories came to mind
Some were sad and some were happy, there were memories of every kind
I was born two hundred years ago, I have seen many changes in my life
I have seen great celebrations, I’ve seen struggle I’ve seen strife
I’ve seen lots of wars and famine, I’ve seen families come and go
For I am St Patrick’s Church, from Glann Co Mayo
My very earliest memory, is when I was really small
And a family by the name of English, started building my outer wall
They were excellent stone masons, from Swinford they did hail
Their work has stood the test of time, I have survived rain, sun and gale
Fr Robert Hepburne, was the first priest that was here
A lot have come and gone since then, on just how many I’m not clear
But it is Father Joe Gavaghan that we have, here with us today
And he is doing a marvelous job, I really have to say
I was only in my twenty’s, when the great famine broke out
I remember all the suffering, there was lots of pain about
So many local families, that used to visit me each week
Left their homes behind them, survival food to seek
Many didn’t make it, they starved by the road side
Others left for foreign lands, but on the way lots of them died
I witnessed lots of funerals, down through two hundred years
The floor inside my church here, has soaked many many tears
But I also had my good days, where celebrations did take place
Like christenings and marriages, where there were smiles on every face
Communions and confessions, confirmations too
Good people from all walks of life, living life as best they knew
I got to know the locals well, some came in every day
Some came in to relax and chill, while lots more came to pray
Some walked the roads and boreens, some came by horse and cart
Some came through fields and pathways, and in the mass they would take part
All genuine loyal people, that helped me when I would drift
And when I was feeling very down, they would give my heart a lift
I remember feeling very low, in nineteen twenty nine
I thought I would not make it, and that this was the end of the line
But there was a man called Roger O Hara, a large fund he did donate
And with the help of lots of locals, in a short time I felt great
Then moving on a lot of years, to the not so distant past
Again I was feeling a little down, my health was ebbing fast
But the locals got together, volunteering their time and wealth
I am so grateful for the help they gave, and I am now back to full health
Your friendship means so much to me, thanks for all you do
And my promise to each one of you, is I will be always there for you
As I celebrate my bicentenary, here on two thousand and twenty four
I look forward to serving the parish, for at least two hundred more.

Peter Costello

06/06/2024

Good morning all. As you know the election is tomorrow and make sure you go out and have your say. It will be interesting to see how it turns out and to find out how the people are thinking. I put this verse together so I hope that you enjoy.

Election 2024
Friday is the 7th of June, and it’s Election Day
So I would urge each one of you, to go out and have your say
We have got the Local election, where we can put our marker down
And choose who is going to speak for us, in our community and our town
The European elections, are also taking place
And I see a few celebrities, have entered this particular race
Big decisions come from Brussels, so Ireland needs a solid voice
Think long and hard on this one, before you make your choice
Are we happy with the last lot, will we put them back again
Or will we give the thumbs up, to new women and new men
There are lots of first time voters, that have now become of age
And they will have a big input, as we start off a new page
Our local Co Councillors, are important to us all
In most home town decisions, it is them that make the call
Go through the sitting Councillors, in your part of our land
In issues of importance, were you happy with their stand
Did they put their shoulder to the wheel, and really do their best
Ask yourselves before you vote, did they pass the test
Are they honest and trustworthy, transparent, crystal clear
They say that your gut feeling, is God whispering in your ear
If you think, they could have done more, for your area to enhance
Maybe it is time for change, and give some new face a chance
Each one of us is different, in that there is little doubt
But we live in a democracy, where the majority will win out
So when the votes are counted, and all the seats are filled
We will have disappointed candidates, while others will be thrilled
Accept the result that has been reached, and let us wish them well
They have been chosen by the people, and deserve their five year spell
Congrats to all the candidates, for throwing their hats into the ring
And best of luck to all of them, and to the future it will bring
With one stroke of our pencil, we can elect them or reject
But regardless of the end result, they all deserve respect.

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Ballyhaunis
MAYO

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