Page:Burns' farewel to Ayrshire.pdf/2



of woe, and scenes of pleasure,
 * Scenes that former thoughts renew!

Scenes of woe, and scenes of pleasure,
 * Now a sad last adeu!

Bonny Doon, sae sweet at gleaming,
 * Fare thee weel before I gang;

Bonny Doon, where early roaming,
 * First enthrall'd this heart o'mine.

There the saftest sweets enjoying,
 * Sweets that mem'ry ne'er shall tine!

Pleasures which admit no cloying,
 * Joy and happiness combine!

Friends, so near my bosom ever,
 * ye ha'e render'd moments dear!

But, alas! when forc'd to sever,
 * Then the stroke O how severe!

Friends, that parting tear reserve it,
 * Tho' 'tis doubly dear to me;

Could I think I did deserve it.
 * How much happier would I be!