School: Gleann Fleisge
- Location:
- Glenflesk, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Donnchadh Ó Spiolláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0457, Page 752
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- The Dawning of the DayAt early dawn I once had been
Where Leens blue of waters flow
And summer bid the groves be green
And lamps of light to glow.
And on by bour and town and tour
And widespread fields I strayed
I met a maid in the greenwood shade
At the dawning of the day.II
Her feet and boches head and bear
and mantle none she wore
But her waist her golden hair
Which swept the tall grass oer.
With milking pail she sought the wail
And bright her charms display
Out shining for the mourning star
at the dawning of the day.III
Beside me sat this maid divine
Where grassy banks outspread
I pray be mine for ever more
Fairmaid I likely said
False man for shame
Why bring me blame
She cried and rushed away
and the sun’s first light(continues on next page)
