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




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