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“Flow gently, sweet Afton, amang thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise; My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream. Thou stock dove whose echo resounds thro' the glen, Ye wild whistly blackbirds in yon thorny den, Thou green…” quote by Robert Burns
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““Flow gently, sweet Afton, amang thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise; My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream. Thou stock dove whose echo resounds thro' the glen, Ye wild whistly blackbirds in yon thorny den, Thou green crested lapwing thy screaming forbear, I charge you, disturb not my slumbering fair. How lofty, sweet Afton, thy neighboring hills, Far mark'd with the courses of clear winding rills; There daily I wander as noon rises high, My flocks and my Mary's sweet cot in my eye. How pleasant thy banks and green valleys below, Where, wild in the woodlands, the primroses blow; There oft, as mild evening weeps over the lea, The sweet-scented birk shades my Mary and me. Thy crystal stream, Afton, how lovely it glides, And winds by the cot where my Mary resides; How wanton thy waters her snowy feet lave, As, gathering sweet flowerets, she stems thy clear wave. Flow gently, sweet Afton, amang thy green braes, Flow gently, sweet river, the theme of my lays; My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dreams.””

Robert Burns

About This Quote

Source Poem: Afton River (song), 1791

A gentle river is praised for its calm, soothing presence that protects a sleeping loved one and the surrounding nature.

In simple terms: A calm river protects and soothes.

Key Takeaway

Respect and preserve peaceful moments.

Themes

nature peace protection love

Mood

serene reflective

Type

poetic lyational

When to use this quote

  • river walks
  • quiet evenings
  • protecting loved ones
  • contemplating nature

Key Concepts

Romanticism tranquility environment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does calm nature influence your inner peace?
  • What responsibilities arise when you cherish tranquility?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the hardships of those living near the river.

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