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Robert Burns Quotes: Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise.
         

Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise.


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