The Poems: on the Rocks

Acknowledgements Title: On the Rocks (Pamphlet no 207) Front Cover : Lochnagar, from The Airdrie Rambler’s Blog Published by Malfranteaux Concepts Printed by Retro Overflow Sheena Blackhall Dec/Jan 2024-25 The Xmas poems were written for, and performed at, Aberdeen Voluntary Services annual Xmas Service at the Citadel in 2024. Neebors was published in the Doric column of the P & J on 11th January 2025. The Elphinstane Institute was written to perform at Aberdeen Town House’s Civic Reception to mark its 30th year, on 21st January. The Buik that gaed tae Space was commissioned by the SPL to celebrate the fact that the majority of planets in our solar system will be in alignment on 25th January, Burns Night.For more information on publications by Sheena Blackhall see www.nls.uk/catalogues/online/index/html. www.poemhunter.com. http://smiddleton4.wix.com/sheena-blackhall. An interview in podcast form with the poet appears on http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/connect/podcast/sheena-blackhall https://sheenablackhall.wordpress.com/ • Sheena Blackhall on Wikipedia • Sheena Blackhall on Scots Wikipedia • Sheena’s blog “Screivins” • Three of Sheena’s books available free on Smashwords • Sheena at the Scottish Poetry Library • Sheena at the University of Aberdeen • Sheena at TRACS Scottish Storytellers Directory • Sheena at the Scottish Book Trust • Sheena at the Scots Language Centre Thanks are due to Malfranteaux Concept for publishing this volume, and to guest writer Kenna Anderson for her short storyDec 24 -Jan 25 Limited print run of 50 copies