Farewell Song To The Banks Of Ayr
farewell song to the banks of ayr
tune—“roslin castle.”
“i posed this song as i veyed my chest so far on my road to greenock, where i was to embark in a few days for jamaica. i meant it as my farewell dirge to my native nd.”—r. b.
the gloomy night is gath&# fast,
loud roars the wild, instant bst,
yon murky cloud is foul with rain,
i see it driving o'er the pin;
the hunter now has left the moor.
the scatt'red coveys meet secure;
while here i wander, prest with care,
along the lonely banks of ayr.
the autumn mourns her rip'ning
by early winter's ra
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