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Poem by Robert Burns


Inscription on a Goblet


 Written in the house of Mr. Syme 

THERE’S death in the cup-sae beware!
  Nay, more-there is danger in touching;
But wha can avoid the fell snare?
  The man and his wine’s sae bewitching!

1795

Robert Burns


Robert Burns's other poems:
  1. The Highland Lassie
  2. Weary Fa’ You, Duncan Gray
  3. Farewell to Ballochmyle
  4. Lines Written under the Picture of Miss Burns
  5. Simmer’s a Pleasant Time


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