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Jim McRobert
Scotland
E-mail Address: jim_mcrobert@hotmail.com
Please include the word 'POETRY' in the subject line of any email you send.
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
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Who are the Scots?
Sir Thomas MacDougall Brisbane(1773 - 1860) Soldier and Astronomer, born in Largs, Ayrshire. Governor-General of the Australian state of New South Wales. Set up an observatory and catalogued more than 7000 stars. The city of Brisbane (Australia)is named after him.
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