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 041
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The moon was on the mountain brow,
The mist was on the hill,
Around the bright hearth blazing now
Each their old place did fill.
Fond brothers laughed while at her wheel
Each sister joined the strain,
Then deeply, sweetly, did I feel
My heart at home again.
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The freshness of my youth came back,
My heart was young once more,
Forgetful of each weary track
In life I'd wander'd o'er;
But soon, alas, my dream was flown,
Awake to care and pain,
I found my weary soul alone,
Far far from home again.
