Robert Burns on animals
Since yesterday was Burns Night, I thought some people might appreciate a few words from the great Scottish poet on the subject of animals, blood sports and the relationship between human and non-human creatures.
Try his famous poem "To A Mouse" or the less well-known "On Scaring Some Water-Fowl". His letter (details and background here) and accompanying poem (shown in the original here) "On Seeing A Wounded Hare Limp By" is extremely powerful and touching.
I hope this is of interest to community members.
Try his famous poem "To A Mouse" or the less well-known "On Scaring Some Water-Fowl". His letter (details and background here) and accompanying poem (shown in the original here) "On Seeing A Wounded Hare Limp By" is extremely powerful and touching.
I hope this is of interest to community members.