James Burns, Esquire, farmer in...
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James Burns, Esquire, farmer in Ayrshire, Scotland had two sons -- James the elder, and Robert. He educated his boys well and looked forward to the day when they would succeed him and carry on the family tradition as farmers. James took over the task when his father grew old. But Robert spent much of his time scribbling little pieces of poetry and was gaining a reputation with the boys at the Tarbolton Inn. On his deathbed, the father blessed James and handed on to him the sole responsibility of the farm. But he was grieved about Robert. He never did and never would make a good farmer.
James took over the farm and Robert became the greatest lyric poet Scotland produced. He will always be remembered if for nothing else as the poet author of the world's National Anthem, sung in every city street across the whole earth.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
For the days of Auld Lang Syne?
Fathers, honor your sons.
-- Docherty
James took over the farm and Robert became the greatest lyric poet Scotland produced. He will always be remembered if for nothing else as the poet author of the world's National Anthem, sung in every city street across the whole earth.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
For the days of Auld Lang Syne?
Fathers, honor your sons.
-- Docherty
