I lived from 1770-1833.
I was from Scotland, and am in the English category.
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O but this luive is a serious thing!
It's the beginner o' monie waes;
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The hollow blast blows owre the hill,
And comin down's the sleet;
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O heale be thy heart! my peer merry auld cronie,
And never may trouble draw tears frae thy e'e;
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O, Jenny! Jenny! where's tou been?
Thy fadder is just mad at tee;
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Come, Deavie, I'll tell thee a secret,
But tou mun lock't up i' thee breast,
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Sit down, and I'll count owre my sweethearts,
For faith a brave number I've had,
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O, sec a weddin Ive been at!
De'il bin, what cap'rin, feghtin, vap'rin!
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Now, Kate, full forty years ha'e flown,
Sin we met on the green;
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I've wonder'd sin I kent mysel,
What keeps the men swok aw frae me;
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