The darkest hour

[BLUE CYCLOPS 26]

By now I imagine that most of us have lost the will ti live. Here's a little poem which won't solve the problem but might just lift the spirits.

The Darkest hour is just before the Dawn.

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It was noticed first some years ago,a time we might be spared,

When M.O.N. to Europe went, with Keevins, well prepared

with a question and an answer well thought out in advance.

They stabbed the Rangers in the back. We never stood a chance.

Sir David Murray had a plan which he followed to the letter.

We'll keep our silence every time to prove that we are better.

But dignity and silence are not what is required

when faced with bigotry and vile, however it's attired.

and thus the offended beast was born, to slaver,foam and roar

at every song we ever sang and every sash we wore.

This soon became their battle cry to damn us and decry us,

but SDM still held his peace though he could not deny us.

and soon this battle moved ahead, the Rangers left behind

to listen to their lies and wails, we were helpless, lame and blind.

No leader to defend us, no man to lead us forth

to face the scum who did us foul and show the world our worth.

They then moved on to the SPL, at those not Celtic cloned.

and replaced them with their chosen man whom Peter Lawwell owned.

Now with Regan and with Lawwell and the evil Dr. Reid

the unholy trio now prepared to install their deadly creed.

We've never been defeated became their constant cry.

the Referees have cheated us, to crush them we must try.

endless was their wailing as they claimed they're always right,

with death threats and with £1 coins their weapons in the fight.

At last the Refs had had enough, now three of them are gone.

The one that Celtic couldn't get the Cardinal soon leaned on.

Now referees must ever fear the Celtic bigot hoard

their families and their future hang on Peter Lawwells word.

So now the darkness closes in,the Rangers on their knees

surrounded by a howling mob whom we will not appease.

They think the battles nearly ow'er they've plotted all the dangers.

But better men than them have tried, and failed, to beat the Rangers.

We've ever faced our darkest fears with courage, honour, faith.

We've faced our foes and didn't yield to Kaiser, Pope or death.

So think on this you rabid scum, with Ally our defender,

We'll roar the Rangers battle hymn--- Fight on and No Surrender.

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[delamonty 992]

Aye.. but the darkest hour is just before light as well.

Stay strong Brothers and Sisters

[WVB 2,560]

Fuck the pope & the ira.

[benbmyers 16]

They think the battles nearly ow'er they've plotted all the dangers.

But better men than them have tried, and failed, to beat the Rangers.

Nearly started greetin at that bit! Beautiful poem mate, incredible stuff.

[jafrfc 614]

Despite it coming from Batman, the quote I have as my sig has always seemed appropriate.

[Budswiser 196]

Enjoyed that. Well done

[Right_To_Censor 1,951]

Despite it coming from Batman, the quote I have as my sig has always seemed appropriate.

I'm not wearing hockey pants?

[northumberlandloyal 17]

Fuck the pope & the ira.

And Charlie tully

[minstral 5,375]

Our darkest hour was 2 January 1971.

[Gillete 1,338]

Enjoyed reading that

Thanks

[sj1972 4]

Our very success, gained you will agree by skill, will draw more people than ever to see it. And that will benefit many more clubs than Rangers. Let the others come after us. We welcome the chase. It is healthy for us. We will never hide from it. Never fear, inevitably we shall have our years of failure, and when they arrive, we must reveal tolerance and sanity. No matter the days of anxiety that come our way, we shall emerge stronger because of the trials to be overcome. That has been the philosophy of the Rangers since the days of the gallant pioneers.

Bill Struth