sonnet on receiving a favour
10 aug., 1979.
addressed to robert graham, esq. of fintry.
i call no goddess to inspire my strains,
a fabled muse may suit a bard that feigns:
friend of my life! my ardent spirit burns,
and all the tribute of my heart returns,
for boons accorded, goodness ever new,
the gifts still dearer, as the giver you.