On The Seas And Far Away

[anteros_lmc]

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[eglantine_br]

Oh I had never read this one. He is right of course about writing being of unknown quality until it is all done. At least I think so.

But this is a fine poem. It does not have to be confusing or complex to be sound and right.

The fears for a sailor at sea on a warship...he got that very right I think.

He wrote in several poems about a hoped for future where men would be brothers. I wonder if he would be surprised that we are not there yet.

[anteros_lmc]

He is right of course about writing being of unknown quality until it is all done. At least I think so.
Definitely! I thought you would like that quote.

The fears for a sailor at sea on a warship...he got that very right I think.
I think so too. For all its simplicity, I really like this poem.

He wrote in several poems about a hoped for future where men would be brothers.
Yes that was one of his enduring themes. (That and love of women!) I think he'd be disappointed that we have progressed so little tbh.

[_likimeya]

What are your favourite Scottish poets then? :)

[anteros_lmc]

If you have a look at the Poetry tag you can read some of them.

[eglantine_br]

He was quite handsome too. I had never seen a picture of him young. He is rocking that cravat!

[anteros_lmc]

He was very handsome and he adored women, as you can tell from his poetry. He had numerous lovers and is thought to have fathered between eight and twelve illegitimate children.

[stevie_carroll]

Burns Night almost passed me by this year, which would have been irritating since it's the one time I can easily get haggis locally. Fortunately I got two reminders yesterday (part of a museum being closed off so they could set up for a party then Mum and Dad mentioning their haggis on the phone) so I ran out and stocked up while it was on offer.

[anteros_lmc]

Hehe! If you ever need emergency haggis rations later in the year, I can always send a food parcel!

[stevie_carroll]

Thanks!