Tam O'Shanter (1791) By Rabbie Burns
Kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious. O'er a' the ills o' life victorious! from Tam O'Shanter
Drunken Tam chanced upon a an amazing sight
Homeward bound to his angry wife on his horse Meg
He spies witches and warlocks dancing to bagpipes
He calls "cutty-sark" to one
The music stops and they start to chase him
He escapes with his life, but Meg loses her tail!
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Figured for this challenge I had to do one of my favourite poems by Scotland's own Rabbie Burns.
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Your writing uses one of the principles for success in anything. KISS is the acronym to Keep It Simple Stupid, and your use of few words to grab the essence of a larger body of work gives me the courage to do the same. Unfortunately, I did not practice it in this comment. I look forward to following you.
Oh poor Meg 🥺 I loved your poetic style review!
I am so intimidated by the OG poem! I'll have to give it a try after reading your review, though. It sounds wild! Gotta love Burns ;)
Brilliant critique and I especially love that subtitle!!! Well done Pul 👏 ❤️✨
Poor neglected wife. Poor Meg. Such a thoughtless scamp, that Tam!