Sons of Thunder —by Sharon Marshall Many called yet few are chosen To carry forth the Justice flame 10 men they bore the sins of tyrants 10 men who broke those tyrants chains   Francis Hughes and Patsy O'Hara Martin Hurson and Kevin Lynch Brave Joe McDonnell and Kieran Doherty Micky Devine and Raymond McCreesh   Gaunt and pale their bodies broken Their gallant spirits took the blows Whislt Margaret Thatcher smiled with malice No colder devil ever spoke   The hell of H Block could not break them No fear had they for cell or grave For Liberty and Justice thunder "Bhi An Bua Againn"   Now freedom calls her children closer The Ghost of Kevin Barry smiles His pledge his word his life his blood Shine out 'neath gold and green of Erin's skies   Pearse and Tone and bold James Connolly With truth and honour light the way For there with Oisin's sons and daughters Walk Bobby Sands and Thomas McElwee.   *Copyright © Sharon Marshall - 16th April 2004 Reprinted at Ireland's OWN with permission. Page last updated 17 Aug 2006 Ireland's OWN Logo & Irish Hungerstrike Background by Míchealín Daugherty Copyright © 2006  Ireland's OWN. All Rights Reserved.