Winds of May, that dance on the sea

James Joyce

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1882 to 1941

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

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