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Yn Undaagagh
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The Nettle
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Loaght dy meeley yn undaagagh,
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Handle the nettle gently,
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Nee ee gaghey oo dy geyre;
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It will sharply sting you,
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Eer myr shen lesh sleih condaagagh,
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It is just like that with difficult people,
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My tou meiygh roo erskyn cair,
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If you are gentle to them beyond what is right,
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Dell dy croie rish guillyn garroo,
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Deal harshly with rough boys,
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Nee ad loobey dys dty ghoo;
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They will bend to your word;
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Jeeagh dy meen as gennal orroo,
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Look at then tamely and cheerful,
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As cha vod oo dellal roo.
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And you won’t be able to deal with them.
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