Proud Maisie

By Sir Walter Scott

1771-1832

PROUD Maisie is in the wood,
         Walking so early;
Sweet Robin sits on the bush,
         Singing so rarely.

'Tell me, thou bonny bird,
         When shall I marry me?'
--'When six braw gentlemen
         Kirkward shall carry ye.'

'Who makes the bridal bed,
         Birdie, say truly?'
--'The grey-headed sexton
         That delves the grave duly.

'The glow-worm o'er grave and stone
         Shall light thee steady;
The owl from the steeple sing
         Welcome, proud lady!'

DayPoems Poem No. 494
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