Jaggy, numpty mooth –
Wheesht wi yer chitter!
The nicht wiz sair an’ jiggered;
Noo, a thrang ae claes
Drapt oan the eejit pit …

Oor fear kist awa’
Wi carry-oot,
(Braw shoogle?)
Maun noo,
Bidie-in,
Fair morn isnae close.

Jenny Lindsay is the featured poet at Inky Fingers, The Forest Café, Edinburgh, Tue 17 Jun.Rally & Broad takes place at The Counting House, Edinburgh, Fri 20 Jun and the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 25 Jun.