A Bard's Epitaph Poem by Robert Burns
A Bard's Epitaph
Is there a whim-inspired fool,
Owre fast for thought, owre hot for rule,
Owre blate to seek, owre proud to snool,
Let him draw near;
And owre this grassy heap sing dool,
And drap a tear.
Is there a bard of rustic song,
Who, noteless, steals the crowds among,
That weekly this area throng,
O, pass not by!
But, with a frater-feeling strong,
Here, heave a sigh.
Is there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs, himself, life's mad career,
Wild as the wave,
Here pause-and, thro' the starting tear,
Survey this grave.
The poor inhabitant below
Was quick to learn the wise to know,
And keenly felt the friendly glow,
And softer flame;
But thoughtless follies laid him low,
And stain'd his name!
Reader, attend! whether thy soul
Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole,
Or darkling grubs this earthly hole,
In low pursuit:
Know, prudent, cautious, self-control
Is wisdom's root.
poem about someone who was loved and hated by his own people, he was just a human being.
an epitaph informs us prudent, cautious, self-control Is wisdom's root. ///
'Know, prudent, cautious, self-control Is wisdom's root.' - The four cardinal attributes of wisdom! A poem worthy of the honor of being selected as the 'Classic Poem of the Day'.
The poor inhabitant below Was quick to learn the wise to know, And keenly felt the friendly glow, And softer flame; But thoughtless follies laid him low, And stain'd his name! /// a great epitaph
Reader, attend! whether thy soul Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole, Or darkling grubs this earthly hole, In low pursuit: Know, prudent, cautious, self-control Is wisdom's root. noble ideas, tony
" Prudent, cautious self control Is wisdom's root" . Great classic poem, well deserved classic poem of the Day.
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I would like to translate this poem
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KNOW PRUDENT... What to state about this Great To-days Run is race of rage- Global Warmimg and Global Village. Bards are dying in Melting craze Burns balmed them centuries ahead. Larks are extinct Love is brewed 'Know prudent, cautious, self-control Is wisdom's root.'