Ae Fond Kiss

Ae fond kiss and then we sever Ae fareweel, alas for ever Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee

I’ll ne’er blame my partial fancy Nothing can resist my Nancy For to see her was to love her Love but her, and love for ever

Fare thee weel, my first and fairest Fare thee weel, my best and dearest Thine be like joy and treasure… Peace, contentment, love and pleasure

Ae fond kiss, and then we sever Ae fareweel alas, for ever Deep in heart-wrung tears I’ll pledge thee Warring sighs and groans I’ll wage thee

Robert Burns

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