Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, BONNIE MONTROSE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL


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First Line: Beautiful town of montrose, I will now commence my lay
Last Line: Because you are one of the bonniest towns in scotland at the present day.
Subject(s): Dundee, Scotland; Tourists; Towns; Travel; Journeys; Trips


Beautiful town of Montrose, I will now commence my lay,
And I will write in praise of thee without dismay;
And, in spite of all your foes,
I will venture to call thee Bonnie Montrose.

Your Chain Bridge is most magnificent to be seen,
Spanning the River Esk, a beautiful tidal stream,
Which abounds with beautiful trout and salmon,
And can be had for the catching without any gammon.

Then as for the Mid Links, it is most charming to be seen,
And I'm sure it's a very nice bowling green;
There the people can enjoy themselves and inhale pure air
Emanating from the sea and beautiful flowers there.

And as for the High Street, it's most beautiful to see,
There's no street can surpass it in the town of Dundee,
Because it is so long and wide
That the people can pass on either side
Without jostling one another
Or going to any bother.

Beautiful town of Montrose near by the seaside,
With your fine ships and streets so wide;
'Tis health for the people that in you reside,
Because they inhale the pure, fragrant air
Emanating from the sea waves and shrubberies there;
And the inhabitants of Montrose ought to feel gay
Because you are one of the bonniest towns in Scotland at the present day.





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