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Humid seal of soft affections,
Tend'rest pledge of future bliss,
Dearest tie of young connections,
Love's first snow-drop, virgin kiss.


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O Scotia! my dear, my native soil!
For whom my warmest wish to Heaven is sent


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All my fears and cares are of this world; if there is another, an honest man has nothing to fear from it.

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Robert Burns

Robert Burns
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Born: January 25, 1759
Died: July 21, 1796 (aged 37)
Bio: Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide.
Known for:
  1. A Red, Red Rose
  2. To a Mouse
  3. Tam o' Shanter
  4. Halloween
  5. Sweet Afton
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