She is Far from the Land

She is far from the land, where her young hero sleeps, And lovers are round her, sighing; But coldly she turns from their gaze, and weeps, For her heart in his grave is lying! She sings the wild song of her dear native plains, Every note which he lov'd awaking Ah! little they think, who delight in her strains, How the heart of the Minstrel is breaking!

He had lov'd for his love, for his country he died, They were all that to life had entwin'd him, Nor soon shall the tears of his country be dried, Nor long will his love stay behind him. Oh! make her a grave, where the sun-beams rest, When they promise a glorious morrow; They'll shine o'er her sleep, like a smile from the West, From her own lov'd Island of sorrow! Thomas Moore

Exercise 4. Look at these expressions and idioms connected with some of the animals and birds listed above. Try to give their explanations. Do you have equivalent expressions or idioms in your language? Give their equivalents in your language.

Matthew may look innocent but in reality he’s a sly old fox.

I’m afraid my Uncle Bruno was always getting into trouble. He was the black sheep of the family.

You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.

Exercise 5. Discussion. Why are birds of prey, particularly eagles, often used as symbols or trademarks?

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