Although this tender ballad is a Scottish staple, it was written around 1850 by a couple of Englishmen: Charles Jeffreys (lyrics) and Sidney Nelson (music). I have heard the mavis singingHis love song to the mornI have seen the dew drop clingingTo the rose just newly bornBut a sweeter song has cheered meAt the evening’s … Continue reading Poetry Friday: Bonny Mary o’ Argyle