Epistle To Dr. Blacklock
and st o' time),
to make a happy fireside clime
to weans and wife,
that's the true pathos and sublime
of human life.
my pliments to sister beckie,
ahe same to ho lucky;
i wat she is a daintie chuckie,
as e'er tread cy;
and gratefully, my gude auld cockie,
i'm yours for aye.
robert burns.