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Rich And Rare Were The Gems She Wore.[1]

By Thomas Moore

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Rich and rare were the gems she wore,     And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore;     But oh! her beauty was far beyond     Her sparkling gems, or snow-white wand.     "Lady! dost thou not fear, to stray,     "So lone and lovely through this bleak way?     "Are Erin's sons so good or so cold,     "As not to be tempted by woman or gold?"     "Sir Knight! I feel not the least alarm,     "No son of Erin will offer me harm:--     "For though they love woman and golden store,     "Sir Knight! they love honor and virtue more!"     On she went and her maiden smile     In safety lighted her round the green isle;     And blest for ever is she who relied     Upon Erin's honor, and Erin's pride.

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Thomas Moore

About Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter best known for "Irish Melodies" (1808–1834), a collection of songs including "The Last Rose of Summer" and "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms." He was the most popular poet of his era in the British Isles.

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