To Miss Logan
written in 1787
To Miss Logan - fact Summary
Written for Jean Armour
Composed in 1787, this short lyric was addressed to Jean Armour Logan, with whom Burns was in love. It marks the passing of another year and gently teases her about growing older while offering not lavish presents but the poet’s faithful narrative, signalled by Edwin’s simple tale
. The speaker acknowledges the reputation of male inconstancy yet promises to be a true, devoted lover like Edwin. The poem functions as a personal birthday compliment and a pledge of constancy from Burns to his beloved.
Again the silent wheels of time Their annual round have driv'n, And you, tho' scarce in maiden prime, Are so much nearer Heav'n. No gifts have I from Indian coasts The infant year to hail; I send you more than India boasts, In Edwin's simple tale. Our Sex with guile and faithless love, Is charg'd, perhaps too true; But may, dear Maid, each Lover prove An Edwin still to you.
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