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503. inscription on Mr. Syme's crystal goblet

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503. inscription on Mr. Syme's crystal goblet by Robert Burns

 THERE’S Death in the cup, so beware!
 Nay, more—there is danger in touching;
But who can avoid the fell snare,
 The man and his wine’s so bewitching!

Form: Epigram

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