Pleasures are like poppies spread, You seize the flower, its blossom is shed Or like the snowfall in the river, A moment white - then melts for ever.
More Quotes from Robert Burns:
If I have wander'd in those pathsOf life I ought to shun,
As something, loudly, in my breast,
Remonstrates I have done;
Robert Burns
The golden hours on angel wings Flew o'er me and my dearie For dear to me as light and life Was my sweet Highland Mary.
Robert Burns
John Anderson my jo, John, When we were first acquent, Your locks were like the raven, Your bonny brow was brent.
Robert Burns
Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn!
Robert Burns
Awa ye selfish, war'ly race,
Wha think that havins, sense, an' grace,
Ev'n love an' friendship should give place
To catch-the-plack!
Robert Burns
In manhood's dawning blush,
Bless him, Thou God of love and truth,
Up to a parent's wish.
Robert Burns
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