Tag Archives: Robert Burns

To An Egg

Posted on January 28, 2013 by literarylee

(My friend and fellow Robert Burns admirer, Argyle Schield, continues to search for undiscovered  collections of Burns’ work.  Not long ago he discovered, in a dust covered chest in some attic or cellar in Scotland, a set of what he … Continue reading →

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Ae Fond Kiss

Posted on February 21, 2012 by literarylee

Robert Burns Ae fond kiss, and then we sever; Ae fareweel, alas, for ever! Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee, Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee. Who shall say that Fortune grieves him, While the star of hope … Continue reading →

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Afton Water

Posted on January 26, 2012 by literarylee

Robert Burns Flow gently, sweet Afton! amang thy green braes, Flow gently, I’ll sing thee a song in thy praise; My Mary’s asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream. Thou stockdove whose echo resounds … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns Days are Here Again

Posted on January 17, 2012 by literarylee

Just when you were missing the holiday season, here is a great excuse for a party.  If you’re looking for a reason to invite people over for good food and good fun, you’ll find one in these weeks around January 25, the … Continue reading →

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My Wife’s a Winsome Wee Thing

Posted on August 24, 2011 by literarylee

Robert Burns Chorus.-She is a winsome wee thing, She is a handsome wee thing, She is a lo’esome wee thing, This dear wee wife o’ mine. I never saw a fairer, I never lo’ed a dearer, And neist my heart … Continue reading →

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Red, Red, Rose

Posted on June 12, 2011 by literarylee

Robert Burns O, My Luve’s Like A Red, Red Rose O my Luve’s like a red, red rose, That’s newly sprung in June: O my Luve’s like the melodie, That’s sweetly play’d in tune. As fair art thou, my bonie … Continue reading →

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The Rider Chronicles 3 – A Song for Rider

Posted on June 11, 2011 by literarylee

(Click to play the soundtrack for this post):  O, My Luve’s Like A Red, Red Rose I held my newborn grandson, looked at his peaceful, sweet face and wanted to sing, but what song?  I remember singing little made-up nonsense tunes … Continue reading →

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