In Scotland in winter
Lamps light
Bulbs flicker
Or fluorescent fizz
Embers glow and candles gutter in cauld draughts
Frae ill-fitting doors
Fairies twinkle oan seasonal trees
Ootside lichts welcome folk hame
Brake lights streak doon darkened street
Headlights glare and dip
Icey pavement s sparkle
sarcastic smiles,
just afore ye slip
Yet it cannae stop,
merry dancers
Fae wandering
An wonderin
At a glitter scattered star night sky
,but
only the moon shines
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