Tae A Dug
A day in the life of our loveable labrador, Dutch9 total reviews
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This was another outstanding poem. The dialect flowed well, but I can understand that for some people it's very hard to understand, and too different to write a glossary. However, for those of us with the Scottish, it has a value approaching some of Sir Billy Connolly's skits. kay
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2024
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This was another outstanding poem. The dialect flowed well, but I can understand that for some people it's very hard to understand, and too different to write a glossary. However, for those of us with the Scottish, it has a value approaching some of Sir Billy Connolly's skits. kay
Comment Written 22-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2024
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That?s praise, indeed, Kay. So very generous. I loved writing it. I?m so pleased you enjoyed reading it. I have entered it for quite a prestigious Scottish poetry competition but I know just how high will be standard of the opposition. Still, if you?re not in you can?t win.
Cheers, Terry.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Let your words do the work; well, I agree with you but if we cannot read some of the words, what do we do? Is it a form of language like the Lallan dialect of Ayrshire?
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Let your words do the work; well, I agree with you but if we cannot read some of the words, what do we do? Is it a form of language like the Lallan dialect of Ayrshire?
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Well spotted. Lallans it is, as so expertly interlaced by Rabbie with standard English in "To A Mouse" imho the greatest poem ever written. Cheers, Terry.
Comment from evilynne
That was hard to read but interesting. The adventures of the dog are well outlined with good humor. Excellent story telling, quite entertaining. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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That was hard to read but interesting. The adventures of the dog are well outlined with good humor. Excellent story telling, quite entertaining. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Many thanks. For anyone not familiar with the Lallans dialect it must be a tough read. Well done for persevering! Terry.
Comment from Lisasview
Well, I must say...whomever you are that this was a rather challenging poem to read...So much to figure out...but I did read and and I did enjoy it so that is good.
All my very best for the upcoming contest,
Lisasview
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Well, I must say...whomever you are that this was a rather challenging poem to read...So much to figure out...but I did read and and I did enjoy it so that is good.
All my very best for the upcoming contest,
Lisasview
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Many thanks. Well done for sticking with it. Cheers, Terry.
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My pleasure Terry,
Lisa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a clever poem, loved the Scottish accent and I would love to hear it read by you, perhaps you should do a youtube video? I reckon this is a winner for the contest. I was totally entertained by this skilful poem, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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This is a clever poem, loved the Scottish accent and I would love to hear it read by you, perhaps you should do a youtube video? I reckon this is a winner for the contest. I was totally entertained by this skilful poem, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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So very kind. Thank you. I think it does sound better voiced than read. As for YouTube, that?s an interesting idea but I?m a technological dinosaur and wouldn?t know how to even begin. Cheers, Terry.
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Hello again, Dolly. I have looked into posting a YouTube video but it?s beyond me. I have managed to make an audio recording which I think I can forward to an email address. If you?re OK with that please let me have yours and I will see if I can forward it. This is like climbing Everest for me! If you don?t want to engage with this, that?s fine. All Good Wishes, and Happy New Year. Terry.
Comment from Wy Jung
This.is.amazing. Wow.
I was laughing all the way through. So clever!
I adore the 'Lallans dialect of Ayrshire' so strongly represented here. And yes, it was all completely comprehensible to me. The below stanza made me actually laugh out loud. I am so impressed. What a challenge!
That's some tough competition right there.
He kens he maun retrieve yer poop
He scrapes it up wi' trusty scoop
and plops it in a plakky bag.
And soon abune the bin he'll stoop
tae jettison the mingin' clag.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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This.is.amazing. Wow.
I was laughing all the way through. So clever!
I adore the 'Lallans dialect of Ayrshire' so strongly represented here. And yes, it was all completely comprehensible to me. The below stanza made me actually laugh out loud. I am so impressed. What a challenge!
That's some tough competition right there.
He kens he maun retrieve yer poop
He scrapes it up wi' trusty scoop
and plops it in a plakky bag.
And soon abune the bin he'll stoop
tae jettison the mingin' clag.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Beautiful words. I briefly wept with pleasure when I read your review. Many thanks, Terry.
Comment from Navada
What a beautiful poem (with some sly Scottish humour) and a tour de force! I'll be very, very disgruntled if this doesn't win Ben's contest. Wonderful work! :)
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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What a beautiful poem (with some sly Scottish humour) and a tour de force! I'll be very, very disgruntled if this doesn't win Ben's contest. Wonderful work! :)
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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How very kind. I feel humbled. Best wishes, Terry.
Comment from Bryce 1
Honestly, I skimmed through this. It seemed like a difficult read. It reads to me like a drunken pirate. Like this pirate could easily be mistaken for just a drunk but if you listen closely to his words, you find that he is making good points. Not only that, but he is also rhyming well and placing his words so well that he is being original.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Honestly, I skimmed through this. It seemed like a difficult read. It reads to me like a drunken pirate. Like this pirate could easily be mistaken for just a drunk but if you listen closely to his words, you find that he is making good points. Not only that, but he is also rhyming well and placing his words so well that he is being original.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Thank you. If you?re not familiar with the Lallans dialect it must take some ploughing through. Well done for staying the course. Cheers, Terry.
Comment from Austin Yu
Nice writing! Your language used was a bit odd, it wasn't traditional English, so I had to use up a bit of time understanding everything. I like how you elaborately describe the day in the life of the labrador, and it makes us appreciate these mammals so much more, and just how much they can do!
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Nice writing! Your language used was a bit odd, it wasn't traditional English, so I had to use up a bit of time understanding everything. I like how you elaborately describe the day in the life of the labrador, and it makes us appreciate these mammals so much more, and just how much they can do!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Thank you. A mixture of Lallans dialect and standard English as employed so much more successfully by the incomparable Robert Burns in "To A Mouse." I don?t if it is possible/permitted to post photographs in this format but I would be quite happy to share an image of the old mutt in question. Cheers, Terry.
