My Peggy Is a Young Thing
July 5, 2023My heart shall be thy garden
July 5, 2023Katy’s Answer
My mither’s ay glowran o’er me,
Tho she did the same before me,
I canna get leave
To look to my loove,
Or else she’ll be like to devour me.
Right fain wad I take ye’r offer,
Sweet Sir, but I’ll tine my tocher,
Then, Sandy, ye’ll fret,
And wyt ye’r poor Kate,
When e’er ye keek in your toom coffer.
For tho my father has plenty
Of siller and plenishing dainty,
Yet he’s unco sweer
To twin wi’ his gear,
And sae we had need to be tenty.
Tutor my parents wi’ caution,
Be wylie in ilka motion,
Brag well o’ ye’r land,
And there’s my leal hand,
Win them, I’ll be at your devotion.
Allan Ramsay
Allan Ramsay (1686-1758) was a Scottish poet who is considered one of the founders of the Scottish literary renaissance. He was known for his exploration of rural life and his use of the Scots language in his poetry. Some of his famous works include "The Gentle Shepherd" and "Auld Rob Morris."