RICH and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore; But, O, her beauty was far beyond Her sparkling gems or snow-white wand. '' Lady! dost thou not fear to stray, So lone and lovely, through this bleak way? Are Erin'''s sons so good or so cold As not to be tempted by woman or gold?'' '' Sir Knight! I feel not the least alarm, No son of Erin will offer me harm; For though they love woman and golden store, Sir Knight! they love honor and virtue more!'' On she went, and her maiden smile In safety lighted her round the green isle; And blest forever is she who relied Upon Erin'''s honor and Erin'''s pride! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE LONESOME CHILD by KATHERINE MANSFIELD GOLIATH AND DAVID by ROBERT RANKE GRAVES ROBERT E. LEE by JULIA WARD HOWE JOY OF THE MORNING by EDWIN MARKHAM ODE TO THE MAGUIRE by EOCHADH O'HUSSEY THE SLEEPING BEAUTY by SAMUEL ROGERS A BALLAD UPON A WEDDING by JOHN SUCKLING |