The Looking Glass
‘Twas dark that cold October night reflection lit by candlelight
Shiv’ring in silken underwear hoping true love would soon appear
A ripe red apple on the plate a sacrificial lamb to fate
Mirror mirror on the wall make him handsome fair and tall
Consume the fruit the spell had said before retiring to your bed
While gazing deeply in the glass be aware of another, lass
The one with whom you hope to wed will soon appear above your head
Mirror mirror on the wall make him handsome fair and tall
Finish the task the spell went on hurry hurry before the dawn
One more bite without fearing an apparition is appearing
Her fortune now becoming true almighty puff the flame she blew
Mirror mirror on the wall make him handsome fair and tall
Warm beneath the satin covers lie the looking glass’ lovers
Tenderly her prince embracing hearts afire pulses racing
Overcome with sheer delight conceived that cold October night
Mirror mirror on the wall make him handsome fair and tall
Goats Fell, Arran
Easdale
The Schoolmaister
“A good education craves a sound foundation”
Harken tae yer maister bonnie lassies
For if ye dinnae heed him thorough
Then ye’ll feenish like yer mither
Wi’ a ladle in the jeelly works steerrin’ the sticky molasses
“A sound foundation craves a solid rock”
Harken tae yer maister a’ ye laddies
For if ye dinnae heed his blether
Then ye’ll feenish like yer faither
Doon the pit shovelin’ coal wi’ a’ the ither daddies
“A healthy code of morals is your solid rock”
Harken tae yer maister harken well
For if ye dinnae pay heed tae his warnin’
Ye’ll waken up deid in the mornin’
Wi’ the Devil ringin’ the school bell doon in Hell
