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School: An Clochar, Cathair Saidhbhín (roll number 13542)

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Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. M. de Lourdes Stac
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    “In the old house at home where I first saw the light ...”

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    In the old house at home where I first saw the light,
    And spent most of my happiest time
    There was an old apple-tree strong in its might
    I was always assaying to climb.
    II
    One fine summer's day as I longingly gazed
    On the apple so temptingly red
    I resolved to have one with its face to the sun
    And the branches far over my head.
    III
    I struggled and fought for I foolishly thought
    There was ne'er such an apple before
    But I very soon found when I brought it to ground
    That my prize was decayed at the core.
    IV
    I have seen men and their ways since those innocent days
    And some in their struggles for fame
    In fancy I see, though they are climbing the tree,
    The end willl be often the same.
    [Verse 5 is on the previous page, page 330.]
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Sugrue
    Gender
    Male