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School: Ráth gCaola (B.) (roll number 1282)

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Ráth Caola, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Seán Ó Coindealbháin
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    Sunset in the Gammons Loach
    Reflect the Chapel tower and block
    The cemetary where lies the dead
    Reflects its trees upon the waters red
    The waters blue and sky above it
    With crimson glow of light to flood it
    Tis well the Author he has studied
    Valure[?] with all its charms.
    II
    I stood amazed I had to stop
    Ans when I gazed what a lovely snap
    But my Camera I had not got
    In such a rare occasion
    Shadows fade away and die
    But natures ways you can't defy
    I longed once more to be a boy
    I'd love to study nature
    And as I gazed on the waters smooth
    Not a murmur or rebuke
    And I had another look as shadows they were falling
    I was then it vanished from my sight
    And well I knew that it was night
    The moon with dilenour[?] bright
    Praised be God and Nature
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Mr O Sullovan
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