'Sinner to Saint

Sinner to Saint is the poem used to describe the work of gangster/author Johnny Mack

Sinner to ‘Saint



I’ve made a new friend, a very special friend

Who in his youth, went along with the trend



The estate he lived on, wasn’t the best

It was rough and ready and I do not jest



Trouble was rife, fights on the street

Joining in, as he would not be beat



Sometimes things, got out of control

People got hurt, things took their toll



It came to a head, enough was enough

Time to change, though the decision was tough



He became a boxer, even turned pro

Changing his ways, it really did show





Change we all can, but for how long

To keep it up, you have to be strong



Only time would tell, if he was to succeed

Learning your lesson, are wise words to heed



Well, so far so good, twenty-seven years on

From sinner to ‘saint’ is proof that he’s won



He now spends his time, helping others succeed

Using his knowledge, writing novels to read



An inspiration, to each and everyone

That if you try hard enough, it can be done



In my opinion, he can hold his head up high

The story he tells, brings a tear to my eye