“Baby Boo”, a poem by James Cornfield 2006 A rather personal poem by James Cornfield, I believe for his grandchild. Where hast thou come from Baby Boo? From beyond the rainbow, just for you. Where did thee get that sweet little tear? Tis a raindrop from the cloud, that brought me here. Where did thee get […]
A final look at the last poem by John Struthers in 1830, titled “To Calder Water”. Pictured is the point where the River Calder meets the Clyde.In the background is the farm at Haughead where now the Clydeway Golf Range is. On the opposite back to the left, is now the back gardens of Daldowie […]
To Calder Water, by John Struthers This poem was written 186 years ago in 1830, by John Struthers. John had quite the flair for poetry, especially when it came to describing our local nature. Beautiful flowers are described in our area, and those primroses and violet blooms can still be seen today. Where early violet […]
With thanks to Jimmy Whelan for sending his this cracking wee “tongue in cheek” poem in February 2016. THE WEE TYRE FLY I wish I was a fly oan the wa’ In every Blantyre pub Tae listen tae the shite that’s talked Fae everybody’s gub I wish I was a fly oan the wa’ In […]
Some hid Jam and some hid spam, Others they hid poated heid, The only thing you had to choose, Wis, pan or plain breed. Monday to Thursday, Irish mix grill Roasters chips, wae cornbeef hash Homemade soup wae loads of dookers, Friday suppers ’cause yer da hid cash. As ye sit here at this table […]
A poem by an unknown Blantyre person dating from 1940. I can’t help but feel it has some cheeky overtones. HEAVENWARD I dreamt that I died, And to heaven did go, I knocked very gently, And bowed very low, I said: I’m from Blantyre— My, how they did stare! “Come right in” said Peter, […]
SOLA JUVAT VIRTUS Blantyre is steeped in history I’m sure you all know well From the West End Bar, To the Cuddie Burn, down at old Springwell The Pey Brig on the Bonnie banks The Priory where the Earl of Dunbar did stay To the Quoiting green of Auchentibber Set in the heights of Sydes […]