Mythology & Folklore
The Shamrock of Power
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (1900): Incantations
Mythology & Folklore
Thou shamrock of foliage,
Thou shamrock of power,
Thou shamrock of foliage,
Which Mary had under the bank,
Thou shamrock of my love.
Of most beauteous hue,
I would choose thee in death.
To grow on my grave,
I would choose thee in death.
To grow on my grave.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Shamrock of Power.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/180/.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Shamrock of Power.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/180/.
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