Complimentary Epigram on Maria Riddell

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Complimentary Epigram on Maria Riddell
Robert Burns
15297Complimentary Epigram on Maria RiddellRobert Burns
"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,
Inspires my vocal shell;
The more I praise my lovely theme,
The more the truth I tell.

This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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