The Merry Muses of Caledonia/Wha is that at my Bower Door
WHA IS THAT AT MY BOWER DOOR.
This is by Burns. It appears in most editions of his published works.
Wha is that at my bower door?
O wha is it but Findlay!
Then gae your gate, ye'se nae be here;
Indeed maun I! quo' Findlay:
What mak ye, sae like a thief?
O come and see! quo' Findlay:
Before the morn ye 'll work mischief;
Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.
Gif I rise and let you in;
Let me in! quo' Findlay:
Yell keep me wauken wi' your din;
Indeed will I! quo' Findlay:
In my bower if ye should stay;
Let me stay! quo' Findlay:
I fear ye'll bide till break o' day;
Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.
Here this night if ye remain;
I'll remain! quo' Findlay:
I dread ye'll learn the gate again;
Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.
What may pass within this bower:
Let it pass! quo' Findlay:
Ye maun conceal till your last hour;
Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.