Written in 1794 and published in 1796, A Red, Red Rose is one of the most popular poems by Scottish poet Robert Burns. It is a lyrical expression of love, using a red rose as a metaphor to convey feelings of love and deep affection. Born in 1759, Robert Burns is considered Scotland’s national poet and is renowned for his contributions to Scottish literature and culture.
O my Luve is like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve is like the melody
That’s sweetly played in tune.
So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
I will love thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only luve!
And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.