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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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As it is bad poetry day today, thought I would share something by Scotlands very own William McGonagall, know to many as the worlds worst poet.
So here is his tribute to Robert Burns:
"Immortal Robert Burns of Ayr,
There’s but few poets can with you compare;
Some of your poems and songs are very fine:
To “Mary in Heaven” is most sublime;
And then again in your “Cottar’s Saturday Night,
”Your genius there does shine most bright,
As pure as the dewdrops of the night.
Your “Tam O’Shanter” is very fine,
Both funny, racy, and divine,
From John O’Groats to Dumfries,
All critics consider it to be a masterpiece,
And, also, you have said the same,
Therefore they are not to blame.
And in my own opinion both you and they are right,
For your genius there does sparkle bright,
Which I most solemnly declare
To thee,Immortal Bard of Ayr!
Your “Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon”
Is sweet and melodious in its tune,
And the poetry is moral and sublime,
And in my opinion nothing can be more fine.
Your “Scots wha hae wi’ Wallace bled”
Is most beautiful to hear sung or read;
For your genius there does shine as bright,
Like unto the stars of night
Immortal Bard of Ayr! I must conclude my muse,
To speak in praise of thee does not refuse,
For you were a mighty poet, few could with you compare,
And also an honour to Scotland, for your genius it is rare"
now lets see how bad the poets of fab can be.
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