The Road to Marykirk

By Violet Jacob

Lyric Poem
The road to Marykirk lies lang, Lang an' rough an' steep, An' weary's the foot that fa's by the gate When the nicht's sae dark an' deep. But oh, my hert is lichtsome yet Tho' the nicht be lang an' drear, For aye I think on the road to you, An' I see your face, my dear. It's no the road nor the road's rough way That tugs at my hert-strings so; It's just the thought o' Marykirk An' the place whaur I maun go. The road to Marykirk is steep, Steep an' dark an' lang, But the licht o' love shines doun the hill, An' I hear the river's sang.
Written: 1923-11-10

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Poem Details

Date Written: 1923-11-10
Language: Scots
Keywords: Journey, Love, Scotland, Hope, Marykirk
Source: Collected Poems of Violet Jacob
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Analysis & Notes:
A poem about the journey to Marykirk, reflecting on love and hope despite the challenges of the road.

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