His ancient, trusty, drouthy crony: Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither- They had been fou for weeks thegither.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tam loved his horse like a brother and they drank together.
- In plain terms
- He treated his horse like a drinking buddy.
- What can you take from it?
- Companionship can be found in animals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are your closest companions?
- How do you bond with animals?
Another view
It anthropomorphizes the horse as a drinking partner.
More from Robert Burns
Ah, gentle dames! it gars me greet To think how monie counsels sweet, How monie lengthened, sage advices, The husband frae the wife despises!
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