BALDOVAN.

 

The scenery of Baldovan

   Is most lovely to see,

Near by Dighty Water,

   Not far from Dundee.

 

'Tis health for any one

   To be walking there,

O'er the green swards of Baldovan

   And in the forests fair.

 

There the blackbird and the mavis

   Together merrily do sing

In the forest of Baldovan,

   Making the woodlands to ring.

 

'Tis delightful to hear them

   On a fine summer day,

Carolling their cheerful notes

   So blythe and so gay.

 

Then there's the little loch near by,

   Whereon can be seen every day

Numerous wild ducks swimming

   And quacking in their innocent play.

 

- Wiliam McGonagall (1830-1902)