Author Robert Fergusson On the Author 's intention of going to Sea. F ORTUNE and Bob, e'er since his birth, Could never yet agree, She fairly kickt him from the earth To try his fate at sea. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments