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School: Baile an Londraigh (C.) (roll number 14306)

Location:
Ballylanders, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eibhlís, Bean Uí Shíoda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 154

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  1. The Calm Morning Star

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    The Morning Star (tributary of the Mague which flows into the Shannon) rises near the village of Ballylanders.
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    I am lone in the city for me heart is elsewhere
    In the sweet sunny south with its mild balmy air
    There the birds from the brakes pour sweet music afar
    Ah my heart is still there by the calm Morning Star.
    For the eyes I love best wheresoever I roam
    Shine serene by that stream nigh my own native home
    Now what is the city with its smoke wreathed gloom
    To the sweet tints of Nature & the wild flowers bloom
    I would fly from its domes even proud tho' they are
    To one sweet briary cut by the calm Morning Star.
    So to thee shall I turn sweetest maid of my heart
    From the belles of the city & the splendour of art
    With thine eyes flashing love which no darkness can marr
    I can live in sweet bliss by the calm Morning Star.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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