—Careless of the twilight ground,

O’er the wood and o’er the stream

Still he sails, with hollow sound

Strange, as in a dream!

SPRIGS O’ HEATHER.

I.
TO COMIN’ YEARS.

Here’s awa’ wi’ bairnies’ fears!

Here’s a health to comin’ years!

They maun bring me smiles wi’ tears;