Rosemary
Learn and recite an Irish poem “Dan do Rosemary” by Michael Hartnett. An iconic voice in Irish poetry, Hartnett wrote in both Irish and English making his work a particularly appropriate choice for the course. His work was a significant inspiration to the young Seamus Heaney.
Poem for Rosemary / Dán do Rosemary
Listen to the above clip and try to memorise it!!
Michael Hartnett wrote it as an apology/excuse to his long suffering wife!!
Here is the English translation so you at least know what the poem is about.
We will see the words in Irish soon but not now as it is best to learn from listening so that you do not apply your English idioms to the written Irish word!
“From this lousy world
I give to you an excuse.
From the lack of money that is
Forever hunting us through life.
Our marriage like Fionn’s
Without pity or love