Today is Robert Burns day!I was never big on poetry, but for some reason this Scottish Bard always done it for me...
A Bard's Epitaph
Is there a whim-inspired fool, Owre fast for thought, owre hot for rule, Owre blate to seek, owre proud to snool, Let him draw near; And owre this grassy heap sing dool, And drap a tear.
Is there a bard of rustic song, Who, noteless, steals the crowds among, That weekly this area throng, O, pass not by! But, with a frater-feeling strong, Here, heave a sigh.
Is there a man, whose judgment clear Can others teach the course to steer, Yet runs, himself, life's mad career, Wild as the wave, Here pause-and, thro' the starting tear, Survey this grave.
The poor inhabitant below Was quick to learn the wise to know, And keenly felt the friendly glow, And softer flame; But thoughtless follies laid him low, And stain'd his name!
Reader, attend! whether thy soul Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole, Or darkling grubs this earthly hole, In low pursuit: Know, prudent, cautious, self-control Is wisdom's root.
4 comments:
I really liked this...
Thank you Bowie. I needed to read something other than the cheesy poetry I've been writing lately :)
My pleasure dear. That's why I liked song writing so much: I can hide cheesy poetry behind catchy melodies. Then, they somehow don't seem so cheesy.
What are you two up to this weekend? I'm opening for On Vinyl tonight and tomorrow at the dreaded Nicky Zee's. It would be nice to see someone familiar, but I understand that it's not a fun place. If I see you, I'll play a brand new song for you.
cheesyness is why I'm going to start learning how to play guitar. Woo-hoo!!
Also we (Jon and me) were already planning to come see you's guys tonight. I hate Nicky Zees too but it's worth it to see the Squaredance Kid ;)
I will buy youse a beer then.
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