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Why Do Ye Smile?
( a Scottish sonnet, yano )
The world’s such a mess so why do ye smile?
There’s smoke in my face, I cannae see why.
You crawl on the ground, you must be a beast,
I’ll set light the house and have me a feast!
Before I do that, I’ll fatten you up,
With haggis I’ll stuff until you erupt.
I’ll roast you alive, I won’t kill you deed,
And fix up some chips to have on the seed.
Sae what do ye think me sheep bladder scruff,
Yer temp’rature’s right, I think it’s enough.
Just sit on yer erse, you look kinda pale,
As this is a first, I’ll pour us some ale.
Later, let’s have something special to eat;
Warmed-over haggis the next time we meet.
The world’s such a mess so why do ye smile?
There’s smoke in my face, I cannae see why.
You crawl on the ground, you must be a beast,
I’ll set light the house and have me a feast!
Before I do that, I’ll fatten you up,
With haggis I’ll stuff until you erupt.
I’ll roast you alive, I won’t kill you deed,
And fix up some chips to have on the seed.
Sae what do ye think me sheep bladder scruff,
Yer temp’rature’s right, I think it’s enough.
Just sit on yer erse, you look kinda pale,
As this is a first, I’ll pour us some ale.
Later, let’s have something special to eat;
Warmed-over haggis the next time we meet.
Written by
Jade-Pandora
(jade tiger)
Published 4th Dec 2019
Author's Note
Took the trophy in David Macleod’s “Cafe Critique 3 The Sonnet“.
Scottish words:
erse = ass
deed = dead
seed = side[lol]
Sae = so
cannae = can not
Scottish words:
erse = ass
deed = dead
seed = side[lol]
Sae = so
cannae = can not
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4th Dec 2019 8:26pm
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5th Dec 2019 11:53pm
Thank you, Tommy...
It was a special morning earlier today for all the right reasons, including the recitation, and it was wonderful as we laughed & laughed
...
and laughed!
🐾💌
It was a special morning earlier today for all the right reasons, including the recitation, and it was wonderful as we laughed & laughed
...
and laughed!
🐾💌
Re. Why Do Ye Smile?
5th Dec 2019 9:43pm
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Aaw thank you so much, Jess’! I ate something for lunch today that disagreed with me so violently that I thought I’d pass out. And now, as I’m in bed shaking trying to recover, you make me smile as I read & reread your dear comment —
I need to be quiet for a while now but the smile hasn’t faded.
with love
ever
Jadey🐾
I need to be quiet for a while now but the smile hasn’t faded.
with love
ever
Jadey🐾
Re: Re. Why Do Ye Smile?
5th Dec 2019 11:47pm
Get better quick. ❤️
I reach for Alkaseltzer when i get like that. Metabolic crash, build up of acid (shaking, weakness) etc.
I reach for Alkaseltzer when i get like that. Metabolic crash, build up of acid (shaking, weakness) etc.
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❤️!
I can’t take antacids, so I have to ride out the storm. Gonna bundle up in a cocoon of bed clothes to get warm. See you later, Mama.💌
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I can’t take antacids, so I have to ride out the storm. Gonna bundle up in a cocoon of bed clothes to get warm. See you later, Mama.💌
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6th Dec 2019 00:57am
❤️ Feel better soon ❤️
(Everybody has different physiology, for sure! I can relate.)
(Everybody has different physiology, for sure! I can relate.)
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Re. Why Do Ye Smile?
6th Dec 2019 6:47am
Dear JP,
Congratulations and well deserved for the win! A very clever write indeed! I really enjoyed this as it brought to mind my very first trip to Scotland and the first (and only time) I ever had haggis 🤢. I’m afraid it didn’t sit too well with me...fondest memories of many other experiences in that gorgeous country tho’.
I hope you’re feeling bettet! Wretched stomach upsets are the pits! X H🌷
Congratulations and well deserved for the win! A very clever write indeed! I really enjoyed this as it brought to mind my very first trip to Scotland and the first (and only time) I ever had haggis 🤢. I’m afraid it didn’t sit too well with me...fondest memories of many other experiences in that gorgeous country tho’.
I hope you’re feeling bettet! Wretched stomach upsets are the pits! X H🌷
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Re. Why Do Ye Smile?
7th Dec 2019 6:00am
Haggis reminded me of Groundskeeper Willy for some reason.
What a awesome entry Ms. Jade. Deserving of a 1st place.
What a awesome entry Ms. Jade. Deserving of a 1st place.
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13th Dec 2019 12:48pm
Oops! Sorry for missing your comment, which I thank you for! And btw, even though I enjoyed writing this piece, it really surprised me when it won!😂