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Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

January 25th – Burn’s Night.

Maybe you celebrate Burn’s night, or not, but here’s a typical menu that might be on offer.

STARTER

Cock-a leekie soup

Or

Fruit Juice

MAIN COURSE

Haggis with neeps and tatties

Or       

Faggots mash and peas

DESSERT

Cranachan        

Or

Strawberry Shortbread

Do you think Scotland would be better off being independent or not? I hope we all stay as Great Britain. England, Ireland, Scotland Wales, all have something unique to offer. Now, you may think what has all this got to do with writing, as it’s normally a writing type of blog. Burns was a poet, and a great one at that, so here’s one of his poems to finish off with.

Address To A Haggis

Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race!
Aboon them a’ ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang’s my arm.

The groaning trencher there ye fill,
Your hurdies like a distant hill,
Your pin wad help to mend a mill
In time o’ need,
While thro’ your pores the dews distil
Like amber bead.

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8 responses to “January 25th – Burn’s Night.”

  1. rosgemmell Avatar
    rosgemmell

    Good to see you mention Burns Night, Susan! I love lots of his poetry and my husband quite likes haggis occasionally.

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  2. susanjanejones Avatar
    susanjanejones

    Hi Rosemary, I’ve never tried it, but I’d like to, so maybe this year….

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  3. Rena George Avatar
    Rena George

    Ah, Burns Night… That brings back many happy memories. If you haven’t sampled Haggis, Susan, you don’t know what you’re missing. I still get misty-eyed when people start reciting The Bard. Roll on January 25. Rx

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  4. susanjanejones Avatar
    susanjanejones

    Thanks Rena, I’m inquisitive, so I think this might be the year I try it. His poetry is fascinating isn’t it. My mother and her parents had some Scottish friends, and he was the man who always addressed the haggis. I thought what a strange thing to do, but it’s tradition, I know. Burn’s night brings back memories for my mum as well.

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  5. Patsy Avatar
    Patsy

    I quite like haggis, but I’m not keen on the neeps.

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  6. susanjanejones Avatar
    susanjanejones

    Mmm, I especially like the sound of the cranachan and strawberries and shortbread…..

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  7. bardessdmdenton Avatar
    bardessdmdenton

    You’re so right, Susan – Britain is such a wonderful combination of cultures … I think that benefits every country! Here’s to Robbie Burns … I can hear a lyrical Scottish voice reciting this poem! Thanks for sharing. XO

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  8. susanjanejoness Avatar
    susanjanejoness

    Och aye the noo Diane, xx

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