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But pleasures are like poppies spread— You seize t — Robert Burns

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But pleasures are like poppies spread— You seize the flow’r, its bloom is shed; Or like the snow falls in the river— A moment white—then melts forever.

Tam o’ Shanter, l. 59

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Robert Burns

1759-01-25 — 1796-07-21 · Alloway

Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist, widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and celebrated as the cultural icon of its people. His work often captured the spirit of rural Scottish life, using vernacular Scots and exploring themes of love, nature, social justice, and national identity. Burns's poetry and songs have had a lasting impact on Scottish culture and continue to be cherished worldwide.

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