LL-L "Literature" 2005.09.20 (04) [E/S]

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From: Sandy Fleming <sandy at scotstext.org>
Subject: "Literature" [S]

> From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Literature
>
> I wonder if I have enough enticing power for some Scots action around 
> here.
>
>   MANIN FER SPAINYIE ROSES
>   A'm manin fer the reid Spainyie roses by the staps.
>   Thar's only twa o thaim left in the nicht's gloamin,
>   An they'll be sauntin with the morra's sough o dawin.
>   By the licht o a laump will A be leukin at the last reid
>        the nicht, fairlyin.

Weel, it's a enticement, that an it is!

LAMENT FOR THE PEONIES
My hert's sair for the reid peonies ablo the steps.
The war juist the twa o them the nicht.
Bi the mornin's souch they'll be awa.
I'll tak the torch oot for a keek at the last reid in the mirk.

Sandy
http://scotstext.org/

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Literature

Sandy:

> Weel, it's a enticement, that an it is!

Uh-oh!

But it's good to see I haven't lost my enticing touch.  :)

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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