Immortal Robert Burns of Ayr, <br />There's but few poets can with you compare; <br />Some of your poems and songs are very fine: <br />To "Mary in Heaven" is most sublime; <br />And then again in your "Cottar's Saturday Night," <br />Your genius there does shine most bright, <br />As pure as the dewdrops of the night. <br /> <br />Your "Tam O'Shanter" is very fine, <br />Both funny, racy, and divine, <br />From John O'Groats to Dumfries <br />All critics consider it to be a masterpiece, <br />And, also, you have said the same, <br />Therefore they are not to blame. <br /> <br />And in my own opinion both you and they are right, <br />For your genius there does sparkle bright, <br />Which I most solemnly declare <br />To thee, Immortal Bard of Ayr! <br /> <br />Your "Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon" <br />Is sweet and melodious in its tune, <br />And the poetry is moral and sublime, <br />And in my opinion nothing can be more fine. <br /> <br />Your "Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled" <br />Is most beautiful to hear sung or read; <br />For your genius there does shine as bright, <br />Like unto the stars of night <br /> <br />Immortal Bard of Ayr! I must conclude my muse <br />To speak in praise of thee does not refuse, <br />For you were a mighty poet, few could with you compare, <br />And also an honour to Scotland, for your genius it is rare.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/robert-burns/
