Poem by Robert Burns

Sent to a Gentleman whom He had Offended

THE friend whom wild from wisdom’s way
  The fumes of wine infuriate send
(Not moony madness more astray)-
  Who but deplores that hapless friend?

Mine was th’ insensate frenzied part,
  Ah! why should I such scenes out-live?
Scenes so abhorrent to my heart!
  ‘Tis thine to pity and forgive.

1. The Flowery Banks of Cree
2. The Day Returns
3. Farewell, Thou Stream
4. Theniel Menzies’ Bonnie Mary
5. The Cooper O’ Cuddle

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