An Acrostic.
H a! if yo'd nobbut known that lass, A w'm sure yo'd call her bonny; N oa other could her charms surpass, N oa other had as monny. A n ha aw lost mi peace o' mind, H ark! an aw'll tell if yor inclined. C awered in a nook one day aw set, R aand which wild flaars wor growin; O, that sweet time aw'st ne'er forget, S oa long as aw've mi knowin. T hear aw first saw this lovely lass; I n thowtful mood shoo tarried, "C ome be mi bride, sweet maid!" aw cried: "K eep off!" shoo skriked, "aw'm married!"
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