The Birth of Flattery.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will, then wisdom finds a way.
ROBERT BURNS.
1759-1796.
Tom O'Shanter.
Where sits our sulky, sullen dame,
Gather in' her brows like gatherin' storm,
Nursin' her wrath to keep it warm.
Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious,
O'er a' the ills o' life victorious.