Seeing John Thaw on the television
Reminds me of what a quality actor he was
No matter who he played, reality his mission
From tough Regan to QC Kavanagh, usually law
Versatile he was in so many ways
Known for so much through his career
An actor of high standards till this day
His intensity as an actor all too clear
His pièce de résistance though was Morse
An Inspector of high intellect, mightier than the sword
Loved by millions throughout the world of course
His character killed off on Oxford university lawns
John Thaw was one of those actors gone too soon
Who we wanted on our screens for a long time
But in real life none of us had a clue
How ill he was and cut down in his prime
He lives on though in television and films as is right
Britain’s favourite actor usually fighting crime
Now though he’s up in the great stage in the sky
Inspired hundreds he has with mountains to climb
Sadly missed Is John Thaw
Alive in our hearts he’ll always be
Never forgotten with Morse
Playing parts loved by you and me
Caliburnus Rises 