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School: Templeglantine (B.) (roll number 2359)

Location:
Templeglentan, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Maitiú Ó Duilleáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0492, Page 007

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    I'm here in California and I'm waiting for the day,
    Until the ship will leave the dock to bear me far away,
    To bear me over the angry foam at the hours of early dawn,
    Till I'll press once more unto my breast the maid of Inchebawn.
    No royal princess can equal her she's the pride of Erin's Isle,
    Her very words are melody, enchanting is her smile,
    Her airy tread is light and free as the summer's evening fawn,
    She's my heart's delight both day and night the maid of Inchebawn
    Her cheeks and lips are rosy red her hair as black as coal,
    Her swan-white skin and queenly breast [have] pierced my very soul,
    Her eyes are like two diamonds bright that sparkle at the dawn,
    (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
    Location
    Inchabaun, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Siodhachaoin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Inchabaun, Co. Limerick