Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Great Regulars: And of course, [Robert] Burns sneaks in

a neat touch of anti-clericalism for good measure. Readers wishing to enjoy more of the bard in Calvinist-baiting vein may like to sample Holy Willie's Prayer - with the help of Michaelian's Glossary, of course.

To A Louse
On Seeing One On A Lady's Bonnet, At Church

Ha! whaur ye gaun, ye crowlin ferlie?

from Carol Rumens: The Guardian: theblogbooks: Poem of the week: To a Louse

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