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1. Jack Reenan's Hob (continued)

   

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   Its a building of fame that will always re-main
   And i vow and declare its an honour to Jack.
   In form and shape its entirely great
   And was finished I can tell you for truth.
   He did not lose sight of perfecting it right
   Left a hole for the pipe and a hold for the crook
   (Pat Higgins Cloncoose Ballinamuck)

   

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2. Cassidy's Buck

   

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   Now to the Public I will state a subject of importance great, In languages plain exempt of lies, A buck I mean to advertise. Though poets are noted for the fiction, I will give sincere descriptions Of this superior quadruped. That has of late as much reputed By good authority I am told. He is, three years and six months old And for to thrive he always did Since he was but a little kid He's sturdy, sandy, tight and strong Besides he's stately, tall and long. Immautre prime he does appear And full as nimble as a deer His horns now to represent Are like the wattles of a tent

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Higgins

   Occupation

   Poet

   Address

   Clooncose, Co. Leitrim