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THE SEVEN STARS: A CONSTELLATION OF SCOTTISH POETS: BURNS, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: True child of nature, heir of fame
Last Line: A fire unknown to fail or falter.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson
Subject(s): Burns, Robert (1759-1796); Poetry & Poets; Scotland


True child of nature, heir of fame,
On thy true heart the muse's altar.
Burned high—the poet's, patriot's flame,
A fire unknown to fail or falter.





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