The Faery Fool
Nora Hopper Chesson
1871 to 1906
Track 1
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To laugh and jest, to geek and fleer.
If I'm the faery fool, Dalua —
Dalua, the faery fool.
How do I know what the North wind cries.
The ears to hear and the eyes to see
To scorn at law and rule.
Counting his beads of snow:
And the hands that let all go?
Must I have eyes for dool?
Take from me tears, or let me die,
Beauty and peace to know?
To spoil me for delight?
Ay me, the faery fool!
I cry to those that sent me here.
Why made ye me so slight,
How do I know what the rushes say
Yet put a heart within my breast.
For I am sick of wisdom, I
Sighing and shivering night and day
The menace that lies in the Hunter's eyes
An evil gift; an evil guest,
Ay me, the faery fool!
Made for mere laughter, answer why
Over their shadowy pool?
I cry to them that bade me jest
Why did ye also give to me
If I'm the faery fool, Dalua —
How do I know?
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