Winds of May, that dance on the sea

James Joyce

1882 to 1941

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Winds of May, that dance on the sea,
Dancing ring-around in glee
From furrow to furrow, while overhead
foam flies up to be garlanded,
In silvery arches the air,
Saw you my true love anywhere?
    Welladay! Welladay!
    For the winds of May!
Love is when love is away!