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Poem by Robert Burns


The Book-Worms


Through and through the inspired leaves,
  	Ye maggots, make your windings;
But, oh! respect his lordship’s taste,
  	And spare his golden bindings.

1787

Robert Burns


Robert Burns's other poems:
  1. Here’s His Health in Water!
  2. Theniel Menzies’ Bonnie Mary
  3. To the Same
  4. Lines Written under the Picture of Miss Burns
  5. My Chloris


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