441. Complimentary Epigram to Mrs. Riddell. Burns, Robert. 1909-14. Poems and Songs. The Harvard Classics

Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

441. Complimentary Epigram to Mrs. Riddell


“PRAISE Woman still,” his lordship roars,
“Deserv’d or not, no matter?”
But thee, whom all my soul adores,
Ev’n Flattery cannot flatter:

Maria, all my thought and dream,	5
Inspires my vocal shell;
The more I praise my lovely theme,
The more the truth I tell.