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School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)

Location:
Lorga an Iarla, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
E. Ní Choilldubh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 018

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    Lines on the Death of Jimmmie Bell
    Aged 6. - written in the year 1921
    I
    A Father's Pride, a Mother's Joy.
    From earth has passed away.
    I saw a little vacant chair,
    Within their room to-day.
    II
    Two little pairs of socks and shoes.
    Were lying there also,
    I think I see dear little Jim,
    As he ran to and fro.
    III
    But Jim has gone to heaven.
    With Jesus there to dwell.
    The reason he was taken.
    None on this could tell,
    IV
    Oh! Father why is it that these
    Dear little ones are given.
    And in so short a time.
    There taken back to Heaven.
    V
    I know it is not right that we,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Saidee Martin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    An Sceiridh Mhór, Co. Mhuineacháin
    Informant
    Mr D.J. Stevenson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Skerriff (Tichburn), Co. Ard Mhacha