That Robbie Burns; he could write a love poem.A Red, Red Roseby Robert BurnsO my Luve is like a red, red roseThat’s newly sprung in June;O my Luve is like the melodyThat’s sweetly played in tune.So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,So deep in luve am I;And I will luve thee still, my dear,Till a’ the seas gang dry.Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;I will love thee still, my dear,While the sands o’ life shall run.And fare thee weel, my only luve!And fare thee weel awhile!And I will come again, my luve,Though it were ten thousand mile.
A red, red rose newly sprung in June.
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Sunday, June 5, 2016
Poetry Sunday: A Red, Red Rose
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Very fitting the poem and the image. Lovely poem! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've always liked Burns.
DeleteVery nice. Appreciate you sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Martin.
DeleteSome days I feel more like all the seas ran dry than I do like a red, red rose. Perhaps I should write a love poem for aging lovers. Ha Ha.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should balance things out by featuring a poem for aging lovers next Sunday!
DeleteOur roses are starting to bloom here in upstate New York. You gave me an idea. And yes, it would be nice to have a poem for aging lovers. I'm chuckling - alas, I can identify with dry seas, too.
ReplyDeleteI suspect many of us can relate to that line.
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