October 2022 – Fairy Hanny

Some things never change

I came across this old ballad from the 17th Century, as part of the research in my current work. Nothing really changes… “O see ye not yon narrow road So thick beset with thorns and briars? That is the path of righteousness, Though after it but few enquires. ‘And see ye not thatContinue reading “Some things never change”

Envy

My latest thoughts…. Envy I envy the man who sits deadpan, and tells his wife, That the foul cheese flan Tastes really nice. And I envy the guy who can sit by, And look at the beam Of the girl of his dream And says she looks nice. I so envy the chap who hasContinue reading “Envy”