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Temperance Gems by William McGonagall
Good people all, of every degree,I pray, ye all be warned by me:I advise ye all to pause and think,And never more to taste strong drink. Some people do say it is good when taken in moderation,But, when taken to excess, it leads to tribulation,Also to starvation and loss of reputation,Likewise your eternal soul’s damnation. McGonagall has been widely acclaimed as the worst poet in British history. He campaigned vigorously against excessive drinking, appearing in pubs and bars to give edifying poems and speeches. These were very popular, the people of Dundee possibly recognising that McGonagall...
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1 – The Rattling Boy from Dublin 02.01.2026 4:24
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2 – A Tribute to Mr. Murphy and the Blue Ribbon Army 01.01.2026 4:00
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3 – The Destroying Angel or The Poet’s Dream 31.12.2025 5:49
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4 – The Troubles of Matthew Mahoney 30.12.2025 4:37
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5 – The Demon Drink 29.12.2025 5:47
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6 – A New Temperance Poem, in Memory of my Departed Parents 28.12.2025 5:33
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