esteem for chloris

  as, chloris, since it may not be,

  that thou of love wilt hear;

  if from the lover thou maun flee,

  yet let the friend be dear.

  altho' i love my chloris mair

  than ever tongue could tell;

  my passion i will ne'er declare—

  i'll say, i wish thee well.

  tho' a' my daily care thou art,

  and a' my nightly dream,

  i'll hide the struggle in my heart,

  and say it is esteem.