Is Calvinism the cousin of Providence
And Mystery the brother of Fate
Does Liberty relate to Religion
And do Laws protect or berate
Can Unity support Division
Or Loves opposite other than Hate
Can Truth be hidden from leaders
and multiply the problems we face
Can Time be suspended
By the simple act of Faith
Can Salvation find the Needy
Before it is too late
Surrounded by an ocean, seas and England,
Creates ships, sailors and a long suffering
Only a diet of oatmeal, whisky and Calvinism
Taken daily, eases. Then there is the rain,
Like a liquid gift sent down from heaven,
As if to grow the heather and the kilted pipers
Needed, to let the English know we're here,
Damn' well, for all their shenanigans.
Could this be why the bagpipes have their drones,
To send wee messages abroad to Scottish homes?
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