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1. A Song - Ballybunion by the Sea

   

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   "Ballybunion by the Sea"

   With their ceaseless roar by the cliff-bound shore,While the white-crested waves glide along;
   The waters glisten, you stand and listen,
   In pensive mood to their lonely song

   Then wander round the historic ground,
   To the varied scenes from nature's hand;
   From the rock and cave where the waters lave,
   Or dreamingly lie on Lazy Land"

   From the old Black-rocks to the sand hill's walks,
   Whilst the murmuring waves tell the story;
   Or enraptured you gaze on the sun o'er the waves,
   Ere he sinks to the ocean in glory.

   With her golden comb by the feathery foam,
   Hear the mermaid- who's lay is enchanting;
   Flee from the sound, ere you've lost in the round
   Of the treachurous wave fast advancing.

   There is a magic well with a "fairies' spell",
   Where the wild thyme grows on Knock-an-0ve;
   If you danger life in flood or strife,

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Michael Lynch

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Doon West, Co. Kerry

   Informant

   J. H. Atkins

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry