(Robbie Burns Night in Swift Current. File photo)

Celebrated Scottish poet and lyricist Robbie Burns was born January 25, 1759 and normally around this time of year, Robbie Burns Night Celebrations would be happening in many communities including Swift Current but Covid19 has cancelled this year's celebrations. 

What better way to honour the man who was born 262 years ago this day than with a poem:.

Blow your bagpipes and pass the scotch

Remember the man who's poems were top notch

Burns be the name

Poetry be the game

He came from the land of kilts and argyle

Where a monster called nessy is spotted once in awhile

So raise your glass to Robbie

The bonny Burns lad

Now tuck into your haggis

Before it goes bad