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A Scottish Tale of Purim

from Menorah – Songs From a Jewish Life by Shelley Posen

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’Twas the eve of the eve before Purim
In the dark streets of Jewish Dundee
Where a young Scot named Hamish McCohen
Tried out his new greggar with glee.

He was making a godawful racket
Worse than beating a cymbal or drum
When a voice shouted out of the darkness—
“Where’s that infernal noise coming from?”

Said Hamish, “It’s me and ma greggar!”
But the voice said, “Noo, tha’ cannae be!
“For I can see you’re alone on the sidewalk
“And as for McGregor, that’s me!”

So Hamish quit twirling his greggar
And tucked it up under his kilt
Where it rested beneath his dress sporran
Which stuck out at a curious tilt.

He decided to visit his girlfriend
Who smiled as she opened the door
And that’s when the wee lassie noticed
The tilt in the kilt that he wore.

She said, “Hamish, what’s under your kilt, dear?”
“It’s ma greggar,” said Hamish, “Come see!”
“Well, I’ve heard it called Peter or Thomas,” she said
“But McGregor’s a new one on me!”

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from Menorah – Songs From a Jewish Life, released January 1, 2007

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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