The Queen of Bealtaine
Light the fires on Uisneach hill
to purify the driven herd
and preserve the ancient lore.
As May day dawns.
the maiden within the mortal realm
heralds the season of light.
A heady dew from the morning grass,
the lovers in the woods,
rejoice the maypole dancers.
Rowan laid upon the borders,
blessed with waters from the holy well,
hang the ribbon bough above the door.
The hawthorn bush in bloom,
flowers upon the threshold
for the floral fairy queen
(c) Kevin McManus
Light the fires on Uisneach hill
to purify the driven herd
and preserve the ancient lore.
As May day dawns.
the maiden within the mortal realm
heralds the season of light.
A heady dew from the morning grass,
the lovers in the woods,
rejoice the maypole dancers.
Rowan laid upon the borders,
blessed with waters from the holy well,
hang the ribbon bough above the door.
The hawthorn bush in bloom,
flowers upon the threshold
for the floral fairy queen
(c) Kevin McManus
