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School: Oldcastle (C.) (roll number 12489)

Location:
Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire D. Ní Nualláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0716, Page 040

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  1. A Dream Youth

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    I
    In sleep a dream possess'd my mind,
    I found myself once more
    Among the lonely glens reclin'd
    My youth had wander'd o'er.
    The linnet, thrush, and woodlark nigh
    On mountain, grove and plain,
    Awoke a thrilling song of joy
    To welcome me again.
    II
    My father press'd his sun green seat
    Beneath the alder tree,
    And smil'd I could so well repeat
    My lesson at his knee.
    My mother o'er her milking pail
    Down in the shelter'd lane,
    Sung each sweet song that I so long
    Had pin'd to hear again.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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