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1. The Woods and Waterfalls of Doonass (continued)

   

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   Earth's sweetness with all heaven's
   brightness seemed blended
   Spring's wardrobe where Nature puts
   on her choice dresses
   When virgin May's coming to meet
   her caresses.
   Like breathings of angels the winds
   from the meadows
   With murmurs of joy fell asleep
   in their shadows.
   And the woods' moonlight helmets
   seemed lightly to quiver
   As timing the organ-toned tune
   of the river.

   The charms of Hy-Brazil by
   spirit hands painted
   Mid the waves sunset glory ne'er
   looked so enchanted
   As fairy Doonass when the night-
   queer splendour
   The spell of her beams to its
   wild summer doth render
   As dreamland appears to the
   soul of the sleeper
   Changing wilder, and brighter, and darker, deeper

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Josie Moloney

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Cloonlara, Co. Clare

   Informant

   William Moloney

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   60

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Cloonlara, Co. Clare