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Robert Tannahill

I lived from 1774-1810. I was from Scotland, and am in the English category.

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  • The Irish Farmer
    Dear Judy, when first we got married
    Our fortune indeed was but small,
    56 lines
  • The Five Friends
    Weel, wha's in the bouroch,
    And what is your cheer?
    32 lines, 1 comment
  • Auld Watty of Kebbuckston brae
    Auld Watty of Kebbuckston brae,
    With lear and reading of books auld-farren,--
    70 lines, 1 comment
  • The Baccahanalians
    Encircl'd in a cloud of smoke,
    Sat the convivial core;
    24 lines
  • Barrochan Jean
    'Tis ha'ena ye heard, man, o' Barrochan Jean!
    And ha'ena ye heard, man, o' Barrochan Jean!
    32 lines, 1 comment
  • The Flower of Levern Side
    Ye sunny braes that skirt the Clyde
    Wi' simmer flowers sae braw,
    24 lines
  • Fly We to Some Desert Isle
    Fly we to some desert isle,
    There we'll pass our days together,
    16 lines
  • Bonny Winsome Mary
    Fortune, frowning most severe,
    Forc'd me from my native dwelling,
    24 lines
  • Ar from the giddy court of mirth
    Ar from the giddy court of mirth,
    Where sick'ning follies reign,
    24 lines
  • Ellen More
    The sun had kiss'd green Erin's waves,
    The dark blue mountains tower'd between,
    32 lines
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