Did Rabbie Say It At An' Efter Denner Speech?

Hawk-teuchin   -   spitting up phlegm
Nimmer            -   dinner
Gundie-guts     -   fat slobs
Mickle-moud   -   great big mouth
Sachleasly        -   Innocently
Muckle herts    -   big hearts


Rabbie wis hawk-teuchin frae the back o’ his sare throat,
Afore he gave his efter nimmer speech.
He said tae the landed gentry, “ye’re a set o’ gundie-guts,
But far be it frae me tae staund up here an’ preach.

Ye ken ah’ve stacks o’ gumption fur ye widna asked me by
Tae render words o’ prose frae ma mickle-moud:
Sae sachleasly ah’ll spout ma rhyming ware fur ye,
It’ll mak yer muckle herts feel staunch an’ proud.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Tugaff Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Beautiful piece of art. Congratulations. Ernilando
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March 1, 2010 at 6:32 AM
congrats on the featured poem!! Good work!! differnt dialect, where is it from?
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December 22, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Robert. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 8:32 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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November 18, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Robert congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Sincerely, Moses
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November 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Robert - many congrats on your fab piece being featured this week. Rgds Janette
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November 16, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
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November 16, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week Robert >> James
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November 16, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Interesting use of language for a creative perspective. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Enjoy your honor. Karen
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August 25, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Wonderful Dialet going on there, hope you entered the contest! ~Trudy~
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August 24, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Robert. Love, Carol
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August 24, 2009 at 6:48 AM
Interesting language. Like the last two lines. Keep writing. Sara
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