Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
483 . Esteem for Chloris
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That thou of love wilt hear;
If from the lover thou maun flee,
Yet let the friend be dear.
Than ever tongue could tell; My passion I will ne’er declare— I’ll say, I wish thee well. And a’ my nightly dream, I’ll hide the struggle in my heart, And say it is esteem.