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School: Lios Dubh (roll number 6661)

Location:
Lisduff, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Artáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0548, Page 043

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  1. Borden's Grove

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    As I roved out, one evening all in the month of May.
    it was down by Borden's tending groves
    I carelessly did stray.
    Where dazzling by amber and beauty night requested me to a shade
    Where I heard the explanation of a young and a blooming made.

    II

    I boldly slipped up to her with compliment sublime
    I says my pretty fair maid I wish that you were mine.
    For d-is your smiling countenance
    Has my poor heart ensnared
    Saying I am deeply wounded and sore in love
    With you my blooming maid.

    III
    She answered me and snad "kind sir" I hope you will give o'er
    I made a vow and I'll keep it now
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Jones
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Address
    Gorteenashingaun, Co. Tipperary