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Date: 14 February 2005 19:49:41
In the spirit of all things romantic, I thought I'd share a few words which always hit home. No surprise they're song lyrics. It may not be Shakespeare (though Richard quoted one of his best today), but to me this is just as tender an expression of love, the third verse in particular. Written in the 1800's, and set to music by the fabulous Kate. There, for all my cynicism and adamant singledom, I think I have to admit to being a bit of a romantic at heart :)
The daugther of Megan so lovely and blooming,
I met in Glenavon's gay glittering hall,
And high rose my heart, ambition assuming,
To dance with the damsel, the bloom of the ball.
Oh daughter of Megan, look not so alluring,
On a youth that his hope with thy hand must resign,
That now the sad pang of despair is enduring,
For the splendour thou lov'st can never be mine.
Go daughter of Megan, to castles of splender,
Each eye that beholds thee thy presence shall bless,
And the delicate mind feel a passion more tender,
On thy beauties to gaze than another's possess.
But daughter of Megan tomorrow I'm going,
On ocean to sail where the rude billows roar,
I feel my full heart with afflication o'er flowing,
For perhaps I may gaze on thy beauties no more.
Happy February 14th all, to happy couples, determined singletons, and all in between. Enjoy the love you find, in whatever form.