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Poem
January 9, 1808
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A patriotic poem celebrating the beauty of Ireland's landscapes like the Boyne and Bann rivers, the generous and honorable character of Irish people, their loyalty and bravery, and wishes for the nation's freedom, peace, and prosperity.
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Full Text
From the Belfast Commercial Chronicle.
THE IRISHMAN.
The savage loves his native shore,
Tho' rude the soil, and chill the air ;
Well then may Erin's sons adore,
Their isle, that nature form'd so fair-!
What flood reflects a shore so sweet,
As glorious Boyne, or pastoral Bann !
And who a foe or friend can meet,
So gen'rous as an Irishman.
His hand is rash, his heart is warm,
But principle is still his guide :
None more repents a deed of harm,
And none forgives with nobler pride.
He may be dup'd but won't be dared,
Fitter to practise than to plan,
He ably earns his poor reward,
And spends it like an Irishman.
If strange and poor, for you he'll pay.
And guide you where you safe may be.
Are yon his comrade--while you stay,
His cottage holds a jubilee :
His inmost soul he will unlock ;
And if he may your merits scan,
Your confidence he scorns to mock,
For faithful is an Irishman.
By honor bound in woe or weal,
Whate'er she bids he dares to do ;
Tempt him with bribes, or if you fail,
Try him in fire and find him true ;
He seeks not safety, yet 'tis
His place in danger's van;
And if the field of fame be lost,
'Twill not be by an Irishman.
Erin, lov'd land from age to age,
May you become more fam'd more free ;
May peace be yours--or if you wage,
Defensive war--cheap victory,
May plenty bloom in ev'ry field,
Your healthful breezes softly fan,
And pleasures smile serenely gild,
The breast of ev'ry Irishman.
THE IRISHMAN.
The savage loves his native shore,
Tho' rude the soil, and chill the air ;
Well then may Erin's sons adore,
Their isle, that nature form'd so fair-!
What flood reflects a shore so sweet,
As glorious Boyne, or pastoral Bann !
And who a foe or friend can meet,
So gen'rous as an Irishman.
His hand is rash, his heart is warm,
But principle is still his guide :
None more repents a deed of harm,
And none forgives with nobler pride.
He may be dup'd but won't be dared,
Fitter to practise than to plan,
He ably earns his poor reward,
And spends it like an Irishman.
If strange and poor, for you he'll pay.
And guide you where you safe may be.
Are yon his comrade--while you stay,
His cottage holds a jubilee :
His inmost soul he will unlock ;
And if he may your merits scan,
Your confidence he scorns to mock,
For faithful is an Irishman.
By honor bound in woe or weal,
Whate'er she bids he dares to do ;
Tempt him with bribes, or if you fail,
Try him in fire and find him true ;
He seeks not safety, yet 'tis
His place in danger's van;
And if the field of fame be lost,
'Twill not be by an Irishman.
Erin, lov'd land from age to age,
May you become more fam'd more free ;
May peace be yours--or if you wage,
Defensive war--cheap victory,
May plenty bloom in ev'ry field,
Your healthful breezes softly fan,
And pleasures smile serenely gild,
The breast of ev'ry Irishman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Moral Virtue
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Irishman
Ireland
Patriotism
Generosity
Honor
Bravery
Erin
Boyne
Bann
Poem Details
Title
The Irishman
Subject
Tribute To The Irish Character And Land
Key Lines
What Flood Reflects A Shore So Sweet, As Glorious Boyne, Or Pastoral Bann ! And Who A Foe Or Friend Can Meet, So Gen'rous As An Irishman.
He May Be Dup'd But Won't Be Dared, Fitter To Practise Than To Plan, He Ably Earns His Poor Reward, And Spends It Like An Irishman.
For Faithful Is An Irishman.
He Seeks Not Safety, Yet 'Tis His Place In Danger's Van; And If The Field Of Fame Be Lost, 'Twill Not Be By An Irishman.
Erin, Lov'd Land From Age To Age, May You Become More Fam'd More Free ;