James Joyce (1882-1941). Song: 'O, it was out by Donnycarney'. Arthur Quiller-Couch, comp. 1922. The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse

Arthur Quiller-Couch, comp. The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse. 1922.

Song: ‘O, it was out by Donnycarney’

By James Joyce (1882–1941)


O, IT was out by Donnycarney,
When the bat flew from tree to tree,
My love and I did walk together;
And sweet were the words she said to me!

Along with us the summer wind	5
Went murmuring—O, happily!—
But softer than the breath of summer
Was the kiss she gave to me.