104. The Bard on the Bodach by Seumas O'Kelly. (Who has denied him hospitality). Colum, Padraic. 1922. Anthology of Irish Verse

Padraic Colum (1881–1972). Anthology of Irish Verse. 1922.

104. The Bard on the Bodach

(Who has denied him hospitality)

By Seumas O'Kelly


MAY a messenger come from the High Place of God
To bear up your soul to a throne—
But a robber be robbing him on the way back
And your fall be as dead as a stone.

May your tables be laden with jewels and gold	5
And your hands be upon it for proof—
When the devil whips in by your beggarly door
To tear your red soul through the roof.