IMPROVISATION #59
ROBBIE BURNS LEGACY
(1759-1796)

We wish
all originals
of ballads
from the mad visions
of Robbie Burns
let the drum rolls
of Scottish orations
the recoveries
and recreations
of some words
from Dumfries
over new states
on old streets,
names for nations
which we learn
from birds under stars,
with signs,
confirmations,
in our desk
of lost love letters
from our betters
it is time for peace
increasing prayer
and unknown oblations
with our reunions
at Edinburgh
in a bold language
to delay in courage
in our daily communions
with good news,
Robbie cleverly still sings
of Auld Lang Syne
for our good wishes
on his birthday
with your language
of inventions,
we put up
decorations
in new locations,
and the wonder
of open devotions
and the lamentations
by a country
off the Coast
of grey oceans
in perpetual motion
and laughter to boast
you are with us
ever after.