Easter Snow
Source: The Stone Fiddle by Paddy Tunney
Location: New Edition, page 37 / 38
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 seemed to be a beauty bright,
And I took here for Diana or the evening star that ruled the night.
I being so much surprised by her it being the forenoon of the day
To see that 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 blacks 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 your parents and indeed kind sir, I’ll do the same,
And if both our parents give consent neither your nor I will bear the blame.”