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Robert Burns - Handsome Nell
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O, once I lov`d a bonnie lass,
     Aye, and I love her still;
And whilst that virtue warms my breast
     I`ll love my handsome Nell.

As bonnie lasses I hae seen,
     And mony full as braw,
But for a modest gracefu` mien
     The like I never saw.

A bonnie lass, I will confess,
     Is pleasant to the ee,
But without some letter qualities
     She`s no a lass for me.

But Nellie`s looks are blithe and sweet,
     And what is best of a`
Her reputation is complete,
     And fair without a flaw.

She dresses aye sae clean and neat,
     Both decent and genteel;
And then there`s something in her gait
     Gars ony dress look weel.

A gaudy dress and gentle air
     May slightly touch the heart,
But it`s innocence and modesty
     That polishes the dart.

`Tis this in Nelly pleases me,
     `Tis this enchants my soul
For absolutely in my breast
     She reigns without control.
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