Tae the Amber Fluid.
Malted barley soaked in Scottish waaaters.15 total reviews
Comment from angelicorange
Loved this poem, it's relaxed and steady flow is reminiscent of the feeling provoked by a wee dram. Reading the verse about when you were young takes me back to my own childhood. I particularly love the humour of the final line.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
Loved this poem, it's relaxed and steady flow is reminiscent of the feeling provoked by a wee dram. Reading the verse about when you were young takes me back to my own childhood. I particularly love the humour of the final line.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
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Ta fur anither brammer review Bonny lass.
the Auld Yin.
Comment from judy corcoran
'A wee fire, a wee dram an' yea couldnae mak me budge.
niver drink too much tho', an' am a'ways jober as a blidy sudge'
- love it...
'Tae haud that wee gless up tae the light tae see,
ah kaleidoscope o' guid things that maks that amber be'
- wonderful descriptive alex...
love judy
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
'A wee fire, a wee dram an' yea couldnae mak me budge.
niver drink too much tho', an' am a'ways jober as a blidy sudge'
- love it...
'Tae haud that wee gless up tae the light tae see,
ah kaleidoscope o' guid things that maks that amber be'
- wonderful descriptive alex...
love judy
Comment Written 27-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
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Ta fur anither brammer review Judy Bonny lass.
the Auld Yin.
Comment from God's Writer
Another wonderful and happy poem Ye Auld Yin. Again you have out done yourself. I am almost without words to say about this poem. It is so artfully done. I know you follow a lot of people, but I would love to have you follow(be a fan) me for 5-6 months so I can learn to write better poetry. I have only been writing for just a little over one year and have a long way to go. I would be totally honored if you would. I appreciate your consideration. This poem I feel to be one of your best poems I have read. Wonderful Job!!@!!!
Another wonderful and happy poem Ye Auld Yin. Again you have out done yourself. I am almost without words to say about this poem. It is so artfully done. I know you follow a lot of people, but I would love to have you follow(be a fan) me for 5-6 months so I can learn to write better poetry. I have only been writing for just a little over one year and have a long way to go. I would be totally honored if you would. I appreciate your consideration. This poem I feel to be one of your best poems I have read. Wonderful Job!!@!!!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2011
Comment from chrissy8
I loved this poem! "Jober as a sudge" was SOOOO clever, Auld Yin!! At first I wondered and then realized how ya talk when you've had a few to drink!! ha ha!! You crack me up!! When you talk of life experiences I always find your poems the most humorous and enjoyable. Great one, Alex!! Great rhymes too.....except for whiskey/blarney. (And why is it blarney?) Who cares? I think this poem still deserves a six!!!!!
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
I loved this poem! "Jober as a sudge" was SOOOO clever, Auld Yin!! At first I wondered and then realized how ya talk when you've had a few to drink!! ha ha!! You crack me up!! When you talk of life experiences I always find your poems the most humorous and enjoyable. Great one, Alex!! Great rhymes too.....except for whiskey/blarney. (And why is it blarney?) Who cares? I think this poem still deserves a six!!!!!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2011
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Ta fur this great six Bonny Lass. I am very happy you enjoyed this wee poem aboot the Scottish elixer of life. I hope you realize it is all true:)
The Auld Yin.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello alexgardiner,
I enjoyed reading and hearing this poem. It made me smile. Of particular note:
This regal liquid wae its golden sheen,
hypnotises aw wae its exotic smell supreme.
(That's whiskey, and in the words of
Ernest Hemingway, "Write drunk; edit sober.")
With only one wee whiskey under your belt,
you have a bit of work ahead of you.
I also liked:
A'll be passionate an' swear by tha' amber fuwlled glass,
an', an' tell a'bidy's aboot whit maks it blidy furst class. Scots an Canadians, caw this amber fluid Whisky,
Americans an' Irish say Whiskey, which is a lote o' blidy blarney
and ... some Americans just ask for a glass of Jameson - lol.
Alex, this was an enjoyable poem, and the amount of work and detail is quite amazing. Thank you for the author's notes.
Cheers, LateBloomer
Hello alexgardiner,
I enjoyed reading and hearing this poem. It made me smile. Of particular note:
This regal liquid wae its golden sheen,
hypnotises aw wae its exotic smell supreme.
(That's whiskey, and in the words of
Ernest Hemingway, "Write drunk; edit sober.")
With only one wee whiskey under your belt,
you have a bit of work ahead of you.
I also liked:
A'll be passionate an' swear by tha' amber fuwlled glass,
an', an' tell a'bidy's aboot whit maks it blidy furst class. Scots an Canadians, caw this amber fluid Whisky,
Americans an' Irish say Whiskey, which is a lote o' blidy blarney
and ... some Americans just ask for a glass of Jameson - lol.
Alex, this was an enjoyable poem, and the amount of work and detail is quite amazing. Thank you for the author's notes.
Cheers, LateBloomer
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
Comment from Osiek
I am wondering if there is a certain meaning to:
The Auld Yin
Is meaning The Old One? Just have to make sure my American English is translating it right...:)
I do not drink alchol. I like your poem...in more than one places it did make me smile
This is the place I really laughed:
Scots an Canadians, caw this amber fluid Whisky,
Americans an' Irish say Whiskey, which is a lote o' blidy blarney.
I love the word "blarney"... covers so much territory with that one word alone
I am wondering if there is a certain meaning to:
The Auld Yin
Is meaning The Old One? Just have to make sure my American English is translating it right...:)
I do not drink alchol. I like your poem...in more than one places it did make me smile
This is the place I really laughed:
Scots an Canadians, caw this amber fluid Whisky,
Americans an' Irish say Whiskey, which is a lote o' blidy blarney.
I love the word "blarney"... covers so much territory with that one word alone
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
Comment from TammyGail
What a great poem you have here .. Most relaxing indeed a nice fire and drink followed by a nice dream.. You just can't get any better than that- Great poem
What a great poem you have here .. Most relaxing indeed a nice fire and drink followed by a nice dream.. You just can't get any better than that- Great poem
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
Comment from adewpearl
As always, smooth flow and strong rhyme :-)
I've never drunk whiskey, but if I were at all inclined to drink, you certainly make this amber magic liquid sound inviting. LOL :-)
Brooke
As always, smooth flow and strong rhyme :-)
I've never drunk whiskey, but if I were at all inclined to drink, you certainly make this amber magic liquid sound inviting. LOL :-)
Brooke
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
Comment from Cheryl Daphine
Another wonderful poem with a touch of Scotland to bless our day. You aptly describe the amber fluid and the great love for it. Very good structure and rhyme. A pleasant and enjoyable poem,well written.
Another wonderful poem with a touch of Scotland to bless our day. You aptly describe the amber fluid and the great love for it. Very good structure and rhyme. A pleasant and enjoyable poem,well written.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, alex, a great job writing this poem that is an ode to the scottish elixir that dreams are made of and they'll remain in mine as i don't drink any more.
this is very well written, alex, a great job writing this poem that is an ode to the scottish elixir that dreams are made of and they'll remain in mine as i don't drink any more.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011