An Irish Airman Foresees his Death Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
First Two Verses?
A
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
2
Q
Those that…
A
Those that I fight I do not hate,
Those that I guard I do not love;
3
Q
My country…
A
My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan’s poor,
4
Q
No likely…
A
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.
5
Q
Nor law…
A
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,
6
Q
A lonely…
A
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;
7
Q
I balanced…
A
I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
8
Q
A waste…
A
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death.
