Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF PENICUIK, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poet's Biography First Line: The village of penicuik, with its neighbouring spinning mills Last Line: And drink the pure water from their crystal rills. Subject(s): Mountains; Tourists; Travel; Villages; Hills; Downs (great Britain); Journeys; Trips | ||||||||
The village of Penicuik, with its neighbouring spinning mills, Is most lovely to see, and the Pentland Hills; And though of a barren appearance and some parts steep, They are covered with fine pasture and sustain flocks of sheep. There, tourists while there should take a good look, By viewing the surrounding beauties of Penicuik; About three miles south-west is the romantic locality Of Newhall, which is most fascinating and charming to see. Then about half a mile above Newhall the River Esk is seen, Which sparkles like crystal in the sun's sheen; And on the Esk there's a forking ridge forming a linn Betwixt two birch trees, which makes a noisy din. And on a rocky protuberance close by is Mary Stuart's bower Where Scotland's ill-starred Queen spent many an hour, Which is composed of turf and a nice round seat Commanding a full view of the linnthe sight is quite a treat. Then there's Habbie's Howe, where the beauties of summer grow, Which cannot be excelled in Scotland for pastoral show; The one of the most beautiful landscapes in fair Scotland, For the scenery there is most charming and grand. Then ye tourists to the village of Penicuik haste away, And there spend the lovely summer day By climbing the heathy, barren Pentland Hills, And drink the pure water from their crystal rills. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...RICHARD, WHAT'S THAT NOISE? by RICHARD HOWARD LOOKING FOR THE GULF MOTEL by RICHARD BLANCO RIVERS INTO SEAS by LYNDA HULL DESTINATIONS by JOSEPHINE JACOBSEN THE ONE WHO WAS DIFFERENT by RANDALL JARRELL THE CONFESSION OF ST. JIM-RALPH by DENIS JOHNSON SESTINA: TRAVEL NOTES by WELDON KEES TO H. B. (WITH A BOOK OF VERSE) by MAURICE BARING THE TAY BRIDGE DISEASTER by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL |
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