School: Moynalty (C.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
(name not given)
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    V
    He'll spread devastation I fear thro' the nation.
    There's terror and rage to be seen in his eyes
    He can suffer no traitors detractor or cheaters.
    If e'er he meets Brakey he will him surprise.
    VI
    That grim looking churl from the car he will hurl.
    the big bellied glutton by him shall be "tore".
    Let every bad member beware and remember
    And keep at a distance from "Tennyson's Boar".
    VII
    He's rude and salacious he's quick and sagucious.
    He's like the cow "Brownie" he sends by the nose.
    All black Presbyterians and strange Hannovarians
    Just keep at a distance wherever he goes
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Smyth
    Gender
    Female