About Robert Service
1874 - 1958/EnglishRobert William Service, the renowned poet of the Yukon, was born in Lancashire, England, on January 16, 1874. The son of a bank cashier, Service was the eldest of four siblings. At the age of five, Service went to Scotland to live with his grandfather and
Selected Quotes
Poetry & Stories
A Bachelor
'Why keep a cow when I can buy,'Said he, 'the milk I need,'
Wine Bibber
I would rather drink than eat,And though I superbly sup,
Virginity
My mother she had children five and four are dead and gone;While I, least worthy to survive, persist in living on.
Bingo
The daughter of the village MaireIs very fresh and very fair,
Bessie's Boil
Says I to my Missis: "Ba goom, lass! you've something I see, on your mind."Says she: "You are right, Sam, I've something. It 'appens it's on me be'ind.
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Who is Robert Service?
1874 - 1958/EnglishRobert William Service, the renowned poet of the Yukon, was born in Lancashire, England, on January 16, 1874. The son of a bank cashier, Service was the eldest of four siblings.
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Kavishala has 32 poems and stories by Robert Service, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.
Poems & Stories by Robert Service
A Bachelor
'Why keep a cow when I can buy,'Said he, 'the milk I need,'
Wine Bibber
I would rather drink than eat,And though I superbly sup,
Virginity
My mother she had children five and four are dead and gone;While I, least worthy to survive, persist in living on.
Bingo
The daughter of the village MaireIs very fresh and very fair,
Bessie's Boil
Says I to my Missis: "Ba goom, lass! you've something I see, on your mind."Says she: "You are right, Sam, I've something. It 'appens it's on me be'ind.
A Song Of Suicide
Deeming that I were better dead,"How shall I **** myself?" I said.
Anti-Profanity
I do not swear because I amA sweet and sober guy;
Afternoon Tea
As I was saying . . . (No, thank you; I never take cream with my tea;Cows weren't allowed in the trenches -- got out of the habit, y'see.)
Birds Of A Feather
Of ***** friends I've had but seven,Despite my years are ripe;
Book Lover
I keep collecting books I knowI'll never, never read;
Canine Conversation
If dogs could speak, O Mademoiselle,What funny stories they could tell!
Your Poem
My poem may be yours indeedIn melody and tone,
Selected Quotes by Robert Service (चुनिंदा उद्धरण)
Says I to my Missis: "Ba goom, lass! you've something I see, on your mind."Says she: "You are right, Sam, I've something. It 'appens it's on me be'ind.
My poem may be yours indeedIn melody and tone,
My mother she had children five and four are dead and gone;While I, least worthy to survive, persist in living on.
Of ***** friends I've had but seven,Despite my years are ripe;
'Why keep a cow when I can buy,'Said he, 'the milk I need,'
I do not swear because I amA sweet and sober guy;
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