School: An Mhainistir, Móin Rátha (roll number 14243)
- Location:
- Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Br Columban Ó Cróinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 344
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- (continued from previous page)VII
I said to myself, sure it cannot be harm,
To go to the wise man, and ask for a charm;
'Wtillo cost but a crown, and my heart's blood I'd pawn,
To purchase from bondage, my Bouchelleen Bawn.
VIII
I went to the priest, and he spoke about heaven;
And said that my failings would not be forgiven,
If ever I'd cross the gray fairy-man's bawn;
Or try his weird spells for my Bouchelleen Bawn.
VIIII
I'll take his advice, though God knows my hearts breaking;
I start in my sleep, and I weep when I'm waking.Oh, I long for the blush of eternitys dawn,
When again I shall meet my own Bouchelleen Bawn!
