Jim McRobert
Scotland

E-mail Address: jim_mcrobert@hotmail.com
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Why write poetry, Poet?

Although born in Stirling and growing up in Campbeltown, I have lived for the past 30+ years in Denny, Stirlingshire. I believe in Emotion, Rhythm, Belief and Communication.

How did you get started writing poetry?

I began writing short stories in October 2000 after an accident. I joined the local Writing Group and an advisor, Kath Hardie suggested I come to Edinburgh at a session in Riddles Court to hear how others read poetry.

Due to so many farming relatives in the Scottish borders I wrote the "Farmer's Lament" poem and a collection of other poems about this horrific event.

I read my "Farmer's Lament" poem to great audience response, and after a few months gave up my past life and moved to Edinburgh. I now often read at poetry events in Edinburgh.

Publications

Although knowingly in the past I have only tried to get 2 poems published, others have had some published in my name, in newspapers etc. It was a surprise to see my name mentioned on this site.

My Name ©

Jim McRobert
Edinburgh, Scotland

My name is Jim McRobert a rare name it would seem
I've tried to trace my ancestors but yet to find the cream
My dad came from the Scottish Borders his dad and grandpa too
Near the village of Canonbie, this is my only clue
I've hunted for Certificates to see where they were born
Checked in all the kirkyards through records somewhat foreign
I've searched upon the Internet of soldiers gone to war
Hunted through their registers, caused a real furore
So I'm asking as I write this among all you folk that write
Is there anyone called McRobert who has access to this site?

Examples of poetry

A Bit o' Banter   A Ghost of a Chance   A Nightmare?   A Last Lifeline   All In a Day's Work   Beggar's Belief   Boarding School - A Visit to HELL   Climb   Dear Tony   Emotional Stuff   End of Hope   Foot and Mouth   G8/Sir Bob he told the masses I’m sick of all their talk   Granny's Contribution   Ina   In Ancient Sport   In Tribute to a Foreign Beast   Lonely   Lorna   Love in the Court of King James V1   Message From an Unborn Child   My Day   My Name   Not Proven

Old Lazy Bones   Oor National Press   Promise   Raising of Hell   Sold   TEARS FOR THE CHILDREN   Tell me Holy Men   The Body Hunters in Aftermath   The Contract   The Day we Stuffed the Generals   The Eczema Nurse, Dalrymple   The Farmer's Lament   The Fisherman   The Game   The Hat   The Master   The Pipe   The Playwright   The Sang   Thi Rock o’ Dunaverty   Who Said Biscuit?   Wind on my Back   Within the Rift

Examples of Songs Drummossie Moor   Oor Scottish Yob   The Pain of Yesterday   WHY?