To softer light too weak to burn—

On woodless downs we mid be free,

But lowland trees be company.

Though downs mid show a wider view

O' green a-reachèn into blue

Than roads a-windèn in the glen,

An' ringèn wi' the sounds o' men;

The thissle's crown o' red an' blue

In Fall's cwold dew do wither brown,

An' larks come down 'ithin the lew,