School: Cluain Taidhg (Clontead), Achadh Cóiste (roll number 14023)
- Location:
- Clontead More, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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An Old Song
“I have no mother, for when she died, when I was very young.”
I have no mother, for she died, when I was very young.
But still her memory round my Heart like morning mists have clung.
They tell me of angel form,
That watched me while I slept.
And of a soft and gentle hand
That wiped the tears I wept.I know she is in Heaven now,
That lovely place of rest.
For she was always good to me, the good alone are blessed.
I wonder if she thinks of me,
In that bright and happy land.
I remember too when I was ill,
She kissed my burning brow.
The tear that fell upon my
Face, I think I feel it now.And I have got some little books, she taught me how to spell.
The cliding or the kiss she gave,(continues on next page)- Collector
- Joan O' Shea
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs O' Shea
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Derreen, Co. Cork