A Lover’s Calendar

January
When snow’s on tops
an’ hearths are cheery,
at a merry making
choose thi dearie.

February
When birds begin
To chirp “Be mine!”
Ask her to be
Thi Valentine.

March
When March winds blaw,
Am’ thoo has nae doubt
Thi choice
Is reet,
Start walking’ oot

April
At primrose-tide
When lambkins laik,
Gie her a fairing
As a keepsake.

May
‘Neath hawthorn flowers
Bonnie in t’ sun,
Larn her courtin’s
Rare good fun.

June
When stars are few
An’ eves are leet,
‘Mang mony a blossom
kiss thi sweet.

July
Nigh new-stacked ricks
Of clover hay,
Ask her to name
Thi weddin’ day.

August
When neets are warm
Where brekkons tower
Hod her fast
In a heather bower.

September
When apples an’ pears
Turn yellow an’ red,
Buy thi table,
Chairs an’ bed.

November
Make thi hame
An’ cosily bide
Workin’ together
Side-by-side.

December
Hang up hollins
Afore t’year ends,
Then open thi hoose
To thi folk an’ friends.