Easter Snow

Source: Where The Linnets Sings (2026)

Location: Track 2


At twilight in the morning, 

As I rode out upon the dew

With my morning cloak around me, 

Intending all my flocks to view.

I spied a lovely creature,

She was a charming beauty bright,

And I took her for Diana or, 

The evening star that rules the night.

I being so much surprised by her

It being the forenoon of the day.

To see this lovely creature

Coming o’er the banks of sweet Loughrea.

Her snow-white breast lay naked

And her cheeks they were a rosy red,

And my heart was caplivated by

The two black eyes rolled in her head.

‘Fair maid’ I cried ‘your love I crave

For Cupid is a cruel foe.

I’ll roll you in my morning cloak

And I’ll bring you home to Easter Snow.’

‘Go home acquaint my parents

And indeed kind sir, I’ll do the same

And if both our parents give consent

Neither you nor I will bare the blame.’


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