William Topaz McGonagall image
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Born in March 1, 1830 / Died in September 29, 1902 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by William Topaz McGonagall

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The Newport Railway

... During the livelong summer day, And then they can return at night ...

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The Nithsdale Widow and Her Son

... rejoined his comrades shouting right merrily: "There, you old devil, that's what you really deserve, ...

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The Pennsylvania Disaster

... nd drowned by the flood-- oh! pity their fate! The embankment of the dam was considered rather weak, ...

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The Queen's Jubilee Celebrations

... d among the sight-seers great consternation, And private householders seemed to vie with each other, ...

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The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay

... And view thee ere he passed along en route to Inverness ...

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The Rattling Boy from Dublin

... Chorus So, with my darling shillelah, I gave him a whack, ...

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The Rebel Surprise Near Tamai

... And don't be afraid of war's alarms So forward! and charge them in front and rear, ...

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The Relief of Mafeking

... Against yelling thousands of Boers who were thirsting for their blood, ...

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The River of Leith

... As I stood upon the Dean Bridge and viewed the beautiful scenery, ...

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The Royal Review

... hich will long be remembered by our gracious Queen-- And by the Volunteers, that came from far away, ...

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The Sorrows of the Blind

... The face of nature, with all its beauties and livery green, ...

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The Sprig of Moss

... ar him a little stone smooth and white, Upon which was traced the delicate design of a Sprig of Moss ...

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The Wreck of the Steamer 'Storm Queen'

... While the sea lashed itself into white foam and loudly did roar, ...

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The Storming of the Dargai Heights

... arge them with your bayonets without dismay!" Then with a ringing cheer, and at the word of command, ...

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The Summary History of Sir William Wallace

... And I'll plunge my dagger in you heart,' Then his heart's blood did quickly flow, ...