Thomas Macdonagh Poems
- 1. Wishes For My Son, Born On Saint Cecilia's Day, 1912
Now, my son, is life for you,
And I wish you joy of it,-
Joy of power in all you do,
Deeper passion, better wit
... - 2. The Stars Stand Up In The Air
The stars up in the air,
The sun and the moon are gone,
The strand of its waters is bare.
And her sway is swept from the swan.
... - 3. On A Poet Patriot
His songs were a little phrase
Of eternal song,
Drowned in the harping of lays
More loud and long.
... - 4. John-john
I dreamt last night of you, John-John,
And thought you called to me;
And when I woke this morning, John,
Yourself I hoped to see;
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