The Fair Hills of Ireland
July 6, 2023Cashel of Munster
July 6, 2023Cean Dubh Deelish
PUT your head, darling, darling, darling,
Your darling black head my heart above;
O mouth of honey, with thyme for fragrance,
Who, with heart in breast, could deny you love?
O many and many a young girl for me is pining,
Letting her locks of gold to the cold wind free,
For me, the foremost of our gay young fellows;
But I’d leave a hundred, pure love, for thee!
Then put your head, darling, darling, darling,
Your darling black head my heart above;
O mouth of honey, with thyme for fragrance,
Who, with heart in breast, could deny you love?
Samuel Ferguson
Samuel Ferguson (1810-1886) was an Irish poet and antiquarian who is known for his works that celebrate Irish history and folklore. He was a leading figure in the Irish Literary Revival and his works continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty and their exploration of Irish identity.