Scot Poems - Poems about Scot

There was a young Scot name of McTingle He wore bells that cried out he was single He was a crazy little guy All the girls gave him a sigh When he got excited, he would jingle...

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The Watergaw by Hugh MacDiarmid loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch One wet forenight in the sheep-shearing season I saw the uncanniest thing— a watergaw with its wavering light shining beyond the wild downpour of rain ... and I thought of the last wild look that you gave when you knew you were destined for the grave. There was no light in the skylark's...

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Ballad by William Soutar translation/modernization by Michael R. Burch O, surely you have seen my love Down where the waters wind: He walks like one who fears no man And yet his eyes are kind! O, surely you have seen my love At the turning of the tide: For then he gathers in his nets Down by the waterside! Yes, lassie we have seen your love At...

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They don’t kill politicians anymore though some might say they should Those vermin breeding malcontents all worms in rotten wood To feast on dreams of hope and change and sell what pain has bought They rape our souls in daylight scorned —no punishment when caught (The New Room: July, 2022)...

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Q.1. Why Poor People get pain and suffering from haters in backward society? Q.2. What should be done monsters wearing human skin in our society? Q.3. When a culture justifies killing doesn't that mean society is extremely intolerant? Q.4. What are your remarks on jirga decisions? Q.5. Do honor/horror killings happen in a messed up society? Q.6. Are Police playing...

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You know that I won Some say I clear lost Their whines so exhaust Wrong man they just crossed. How wrong they all are Fools to a man When I've only began To work out my plan. Just wait and see The Don at his best When put to the test I’ll make them all stressed. First up I'll sue Reverse the dumb vote My win then promote Un-float their...

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Comin Thro the Rye by Robert Burns modern English translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Oh, Jenny's all wet, poor body, Jenny's seldom dry; She's draggin' all her petticoats Comin' through the rye. Comin' through the rye, poor body, Comin' through the rye. She's draggin' all her petticoats Comin' through the rye. Should a body meet a body Comin' through the rye, Should a body kiss...

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I've lived in my land all of my life travelled in many other lands on holiday but always to return to what I call home cause it's special always come what may The weather is well documented as dull but has its bright spells not often as it should when the sun comes out it's so colourful brightens up your day get...

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The Captain's new wife was "true blue" Whilst he stayed The Wives Club main screw But rather than pout When the Captain was out She serviced his troops two by two...

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It's my desire to politically campaign In the White House I desire to reign The American people his votes will he gain All Senators will be asked to abstain There will be no cause for complain Because the voters will remain in the main All their questions in the press room frame We are obliged to answer or explain All Americans are linked...

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