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William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 51m

"He told me at once what was ailing me;
He said I had been writing too much poetry,
And from writing poetry I would have to refrain,
Because I was suffering from inflammation on the brain."

'A Tribute to Dr. Murison', 1885

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 1h

"And he uttered a fearful cry
To his gay archers near by,
Ho! archers! draw your arrows to the head,
And make sure to kill them dead;
Forward, without dread, and make them fly,
Saint George for England, be our cry!"

'The Battle of Bannockburn', 1877

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 2h

"SIR ROBERT the Bruce at Bannockburn
Beat the English in every wheel and turn,
And made them fly in great dismay
From off the field without delay."

'The Battle of Bannockburn', 1877

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 4h

"The pleasures of the little birds are all fled,
And with the cold many of them will be found dead,
Because the leaves of the trees are scattered in the blast,
And makes the feathered creatures feel downcast."

'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 5h

"They were carried to a boarding-house without delay,
But those that were looking on were stricken with dismay,
When the remains of James and Angus McDonald were found in the boat,
Likewise three pieces or flesh in a pool or blood afloat."

'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 6h

"'Twas in the year Eighteen hundred and eighty-three,
With the people of America he did agree,
For $10,000, to swim through that yawning whirlpool;
But alas! He failed in doing so — the self-conceited fool."

'The Death of Captain Webb', 1883

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 7h

"Captain Webb, he courted danger for the sake of worldly gain
And the thought of gaining for himself — world wide fame;
And although many people warned him not to throw his life away,
He rushed madly to his fate without the least dismay."

'The Death of Captain Webb', 1883

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 8h

"And the two survivors were exhausted from exposure, hunger, and cold,
Which used the spectators to shudder when them they did behold;
And with hunger the poor men couldn’t stand on their feet,
They felt so weakly on their legs for want of meat."

'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 9h

"Then she entered the memorial chapel and stayed a short time,
And as she viewed her husband’s remains it was really sublime,
While her tears fell fast on the coffin lid without delay,
Then she took one last fond look, and hurried away."

'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 10h

"So the train sped on with all its might,
And Bonnie Dundee soon hove in sight,
And the passengers' hearts felt light,
Thinking they would enjoy themselves on the New Year,
With their friends at home they lov'd most dear,
And wish them all a happy New Year."

'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 11h

"As soon as the children began to suspect
That they would lose their presents by neglect,
They rush'd from the gallery, and ran down the stairs pell-mell,
And trampled one another to death, according as they fell."

'The Sunderland Calamity', 1883

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 12h

"Then there’s the ancient stronghold of the Bays of Lochloy,
And visitors when they see it will it heartily enjoy;
And a little further on there’s the blasted heath of Macbeth,
And a hillock where the witches are wont to dance till out of breath."

'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 13h

"Then behind the corpse came the Prince of Wales in field marshal uniform,
Looking very pale, dejected, careworn, and forlorn;
Then followed great magnates, all dressed in uniform,
And last, but not least, the noble Marquis of Lorne."

'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 14h

"Then Arabi the rebel took to flight,
And spurred his Arab steed with all his might:
With his heart full of despair and woe,
And never halted till he reached Cairo."

'The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir', 1882

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 15h

"And there’s ornamental grounds, and lovely shady nooks,
Which is a great advantage to visitors while reading their books;
And there’s a certain place known as the Ladies’ Beach,
So private that no intruder can them reach."

'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 16h

"Oh! Think of the struggles of the poor to make a living,
Because the rich unto them seldom are giving;
Whereas they are told he that giveth to the poor lendeth unto the Lord,
But alas! they rather incline their money to hoard."

'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 17h

"ALAS! noble Prince Leopold, he is dead!
Who often has his lustre shed:
Especially by singing for the benefit of Esher School,
Which proves he was a wise prince. and no conceited fool."

'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 18h

"Oh! noble-hearted Leopold, most beautiful to see,
Who was wont to fill your audience’s hearts with glee,
With your charming songs, and lectures against strong drink:
Britain had nothing else to fear, as far as you could think"

'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 19h

"Says Barney Magee, She is my lass,
And the man that says no, he is an ass,
So come away, and I’ll give you a glass,
Och, sure you can get another lass."

'The Rattling Boy From Dublin', 1878

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 20h

"Then Arabi the rebel took to flight,
And spurred his Arab steed with all his might:
With his heart full of despair and woe,
And never halted till he reached Cairo."

'The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir', 1882

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 21h

"Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay!
Alas! I am very sorry to say
That ninety lives have been taken away
On the last Sabbath day of 1879,
Which will be remember'd for a very long time."

'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 22h

"SIR ROBERT the Bruce at Bannockburn
Beat the English in every wheel and turn,
And made them fly in great dismay
From off the field without delay."

'The Battle of Bannockburn', 1877

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 23h

"The pleasures of the little birds are all fled,
And with the cold many of them will be found dead,
Because the leaves of the trees are scattered in the blast,
And makes the feathered creatures feel downcast."

'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 1d

"Alas brave Captain Webb has acted the part of a fool
By attempting to swim the mighty Niagara whirlpool,
Which I am sorry to say and to relate,
Has brought him to an untimely fate."

'The Death of Captain Webb', 1883

William McGonagall Quotes Bot @topazmcgonagall.bsky.social · 1d

"Ye charwomen, where’er ye be,
I pray ye all be advised by me,
Nay, do not think that I do joke,
When I advise ye to wash with Sunlight Soap."

'Lines in Praise of Sunlight Soap', 1894