O It Was Out by Donnycarney

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O It Was Out by Donnycarney by James Joyce

 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 
Went murmuring -- - O, happily! -- - 
But softer than the breath of summer 
Was the kiss she gave to me.

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