A chieftain, to the Highlands bound,
Cries, ``Boatman, do not tarry!
And I'll give thee a silver pound
To row us o'er the ferry! ''-
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I also learnt this beautiful poem over 50 years ago. It was my favourite. I recited it at m any occasions. still gives me goosebumps.
learnt this poem in elementary school 60 years ago still remember the first three verses
Learned this poem at primary school in Glasgow seventy years ago and never forgot it. Love poetry
memorized this in 1960 cathedral john cannon school for boys, class 5a Bombay Indiia. What a story
Mind blowing poem with fantastic sweep of imagery and most touching sentiments of the father lamenting over his daughters being washed away by waves in stormy night while eloping with her lover.
I learnt this poem by heart to recite on my primary school stage at one end of term event.. Unfortunately the audience included very noisy young children so no one could hear me. I was so disappointed that I cried my heart out afterwards. I was 9 years old at the time - and have never forgotten the humiliation!
Poignant; very poignant.breathtaking sweep of imagery. Brilliant.
a lovely poem which won me zonal level and i wish district or state..... thanxxxx thomas campbell
One of my favorite peoms. I first learnt this poem 12 years back, and I still recite this poem occasionally... the imagery is very vivid, and one can impulsively replay everything....
a fantastic poem touches your heart wish it had a happy ending but then i probably wouldnt gave liked it so much great love poem must read it
I LOVE this poem....But the ending is so sad. Everytime I read this poem, tears swell upon my face. This poem is one of my favorite. I first read it two years ago and kept a copy of it. Unfortunately, I lost it. Now, I'm really happy that I found it again.
I LOVE IT! ! ! .....i read it about 10 times. and i am still reading it.....caught my heart! !
Memorized this poem over 60 yrs ago and the power of the story has remained with me. I even now can recite it to the surprise of my friends and those who would listen.