Erin, The Tear and the Smile in Thine Eyes - Eleanor McEvoy

Erin!

The tear and the smile in thine eyes

Blend like the rainbow that hangs in the skies!

Shining through sorrow’s stream

Saddening through pleasure’s beam

Thy suns, with doubtful gleam

Weep while they rise!

Erin!

thy silent tear never shall cease

Erin!

thy languid smile ne’er shall increase

Till, like the rainbow’s light

Thy various tints unite

And form, in Heaven’s sight

One arch of peace!