Versos English John Pinkerton Scotish Comic Ballads L

English poem

Scotish Comic Ballads L

by (1845–1908)

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In simmer I maw'd my meadow, In harvest I shure my corn; In winter I married a widow, I wish I was free the morn.

Blink over the burn sweet Beety, Blink over the burn to me: O my luvely lass it's a pity But I was a widow for thee!