Clonmacnoise Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFG HIAI JJKL MNON| In a quiet water'd land a land of roses | A |
| Stands Saint Kieran's city fair | B |
| And the warriors of Erin in their famous generations | C |
| Slumber there | B |
| - | |
| There beneath the dewy hillside sleep the noblest | D |
| Of the clan of Conn | E |
| Each below his stone with name in branching Ogham | F |
| And the sacred knot thereon | G |
| - | |
| There they laid to rest the seven Kings of Tara | H |
| There the sons of Cairbre sleep | I |
| Battle banners of the Gael that in Kieran's plain of crosses | A |
| Now their final hosting keep | I |
| - | |
| And in Clonmacnoise they laid the men of Teffia | J |
| And right many a lord of Breagh | J |
| Deep the sod above Clan Creide and Clan Conaill | K |
| Kind in hall and fierce in fray | L |
| - | |
| Many and many a son of Conn the Hundred fighter | M |
| In the red earth lies at rest | N |
| Many a blue eye of Clan Colman the turf covers | O |
| Many a swan white breast | N |
T. W. Rolleston
(3)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
About Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise is a poem by T. W. Rolleston. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.
Write your comment about Clonmacnoise poem by T. W. Rolleston
Liam McCarthy ofm: This beautiful poem brings out the peace and stillness of Clonmacnoise. The opening lines are so evocative. “In a quiet watered land, a land of roses….
Michael carolan: Great memories of history learnt at school
Best Poems of T. W. Rolleston