Poem for little Rhys Jones

[CarrowGirl]

A poem written by Rhys’s father, Stephen

Now God wanted a football match
And to play it up in heaven
But first he needed players
And select his first eleven.

Georgie Best, big Brian Labone
The legend Dixie Dean
Alan Ball and Bobby Moore
All made it in the team.

He needed one more player
Someone who would be quick
From up above he looked down
And saw Rhys there in his kit.

So Rhys was taken up above
God took him by the hand
To play the game he loved so much
Where sponsorship is banned.

There is no cheating either as
God is the referee
There are no mega wages
And the transfers they are free.

The games are live on telly
You don't have to subscribe
The players all stay on their feet
Cos no one takes a dive.

So Rhys plays now so happily
To the angels in the crowd
And every time he hits the net
They roar his name so loud.

Have fun my little blue boy
You're safe and in God's care
Till it's time for me to get my boots
And join with you up there.

[CmonYouSpurs]

hope he is man of the match

[Billy]

I'd best not read this again - someone sent it to me yesterday

[C@V]

It's really good yet also really sad.

[HURLOCK]

Thats great, but makes me want to cry

[Janner]

[ArgyleChick]

I think that this is the most moving thing I have read in a long time, that took a very brave man in that little Rhys' dad to write that and publish it.

[officergroyman]

exalted for posting that up CG, we can all gain a proper perspective of whats most important after reading that.

[Arnold]

That is moving

R.I.P

[gt]

2nd time I've seen it today and I've filled up both times

What a heart rending poem and beautiful tribute to a life cut far too short

[CarrowGirl]

Thanks for exalt OG,

[PureOldGold]

RIP

[ITFC Dudette6]

I'm fighting back tears, may he rest in peace and score for heaven