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124 THE GOLDEN TREASURY OF
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JOHN KEEGAN CASEY (i846-1870)
DONAL KENNY
"/'""^OME, piper, play the ' Shaskan Reel,' I Or else the ' Lasses on the heather,'
And, Mary, lay aside your wheel Until we dance once more together. At fair and pattern' oft before
Of reels and jigs we've tripped full many; But ne'er again this loved old floor Will feel the foot of Donal Kenny."
Softly she rose and took his hand,
And softly glided through the measure, While, clustering round, the village band
Looked half in sorrow, half in pleasure. Warm blessings flowed from every lip
As ceased the dancers' airy motion : O Blessed Virgin ! guide the ship
Which bears bold Donal o'er the ocean !
" Now God be with you all ! " he sighed, Adown his face the bright tears flowing —
"God guard you well, avk," they cried, "Upon the strange path you are going." |
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