Hurcheon
by J K Annand
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Hurcheon, hurcheon,
Huntin in the gloamin,
Snowkin in the hedge-fute,
Never dune roamin.
Slugs ye think a tasty bite,
Beetles quite a treat,
Rotten eggs are kitchin to
The orra things ye eat.
Naebody can meddle ye
Until he learns the knack
O joukin aa thae jaggy spikes
Ye growe upon your back.