Rhyming Reply to a Note from Captain Riddell
Robert Burns replies warmly that he would rather sit with the recipient than ride, even with “royal Geordie.” The recipient’s kindness, shown both early and late, makes Burns feel blate, and he wishes that the Lord reward him.
By Robert Burns · First published 1793 · Genre: Poetry, Epistolary Poetry, Occasional Poetry · 76 words
First lines
Dear, Sir, at ony time or tide, / I'd rather sit wi' you than ride, / Though 'twere wi' royal Geordie: / And trowth, your kindness, soon and late, / Aft gars me to mysel' look blate- / The Lord in Heav'n reward ye!
R. Burns. / Ellisland.
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Genres
- Poetry — This is a short verse composition by Robert Burns, structured in rhyming lines and employing poetic diction and rhythm.
- Epistolary Poetry — The poem directly addresses Captain Riddell as a written reply, functioning as a verse letter of thanks and personal correspondence.
- Occasional Poetry — It was composed for a particular social occasion: Burns's response to Captain Riddell's kindness and invitation or communication.
- Thanksgiving Poetry — Its central theme is gratitude, with the speaker warmly acknowledging Riddell's generosity and wishing him divine reward.
Tags
Scottish vernacular poetry · epistolary verse · rhyming note · friendly reply · Captain Riddell · gratitude · kindness · humility · companionship · preference for conversation · hospitality · social friendship
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Burns
- Date: 1793 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epistolary Poetry, Occasional Poetry, Thanksgiving Poetry, Scottish Vernacular Poetry
- Length: 76 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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