School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)

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   “She wore a rose, a deep red rose”

   

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   They're coming from my heart of hearts.
   Out from my soul they pour.
   VI) "Look Here". I once gazed on a lot of books
   And chose one richly bound.
   And when I read its content through;
   I found it was not sound.
   VII) Next time I chose one far less bright
   With faded back of blue.
   I found it entertaining
   And every word was true.
   VIII)So now, dear Maud I charge you
   When I am by your side
   Oh! look not coldly on a faded form;
   Heed not that chap McBride.
   IX) For Maud when days and years roll by,
   And you did all a wife could do.
   You'll find his heart like my

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   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. Stevenson

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   67

   Address

   Skerriff (Tichburn), Co. Ard Mhacha