School: Meath Hill (roll number 7166)
- Location:
- Meath Hill, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Patrick J. Connolly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 252
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After "The Ravan" of Edgar Allan Poe."Angels and ministers of grace defend us"
ShakespeareI
By a snug fire sitting, with my wife beside me knitting,
And a little dog and kitten playing tricks upon the floor,
Late I sat engaged in poring, the deep mystery exploring
Of a problem that was boring - boring me that day before,
In my school, where noisy urchins I have got to teach four score,
Yes, indeed, and often more.II
And the light that from my taper dimly fell on book and paper
Was obscured by the thick vapour from a pipe my visage bore;
For if moodiness attack you, or perplexing thought should rack you,
I advise try tobacco, as a solace for your core;(continues on next page)
