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A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns (1794)
Known also for "Auld Lang Syne," Burns is Scotland's most famous poet. He wrote in English but included bits of Scottish dialect. 

POEM: “A Red, Red Rose” (1794) by Robert Burns (1759-1796)

O my Luve is like a red, red rose
     That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve is like the melody
     That’s sweetly played in tune.

So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
     So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
     Till a’ the seas gang dry.

Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
     And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
I will love thee still, my dear,
     While the sands o’ life shall run.

And fare thee weel, my only luve!
     And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
     Though it were ten thousand mile.

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Videos

The Robert Burns Story

A quick, fun guide to the life of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet with the beautiful voice of Rosha Maura Fitzhowle.

SOURCE: Ceilidh Club (2017), posted on YouTube, Duration: 2:25 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/RaJoEWZjAS8

Robert Burns: The Peoples Poet [BBC Documentary]

Robert Burns (Rabbie) was an influential Scottish poet and lyricist during the Romantic movement. He is recognized as Scotland's finest poet and his work is celebrated all over the world.

SOURCE: BBC Television (2015), posted on YouTube, Duration: 1:28:12 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/andc5GcE53A