Irish writer (1880-1964)
Seán O'Casey (30 March 1880 – 18 September 1964); born John Casey, was an Irish playwright and memoirist whose works show his socialist and Irish republican sympathies. His plays include Juno and the Paycock and The Plough and the Stars.
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Birth Name:
John Casey
Native Name:
Seán Ó Cathasaigh
Alternative Names:
Sean O'Casey
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A sober black shawl hides her body entirely
Touched by the sun and the salt spray of the sea
But down in the darkness a slim hand so lovely
Carries a rich bunch of red roses for me
Her petticoat simple and her feet are but bare
And all that she has is but neat and scanty
But stars in the deep of her eyes are exclaiming
I carry a rich bunch of red roses for thee
No arrogant gem sits enthroned on her forehead
Or swings from a white ear for all men to see
But jewelled desire in a bosom so pearly
Carries a rich bunch of red roses for me