Margery Rehman

Margery Rehman

Glasgow, Scotland but living in Karachi, Pakistan.
Friday, February 23, 2007

Flashes From Childhood 2.; The Lamplighter (Leerie In Scots) Comments

Rating: 5.0

Up on the hill
In the posh areas
Where the Victorian villas
Were set back from tree lined roads,
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Margery Rehman
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Ivor Hogg 29 April 2007

Again you transport me back in time I remember the leerie well we used to follow him on his rounds

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Ivan Donn Carswell 01 April 2007

Margery, ahh, the power of candle light! ''...Spreading wide arcs of welcoming light. And all our bogeymen took flight...'' Still works for me 60+ years later! Rgds, Ivan

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Martin Zarrop 25 February 2007

Margaret, So evocative & I can learn a few Scots words too!

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Alison Cassidy 23 February 2007

Another flash from the past. This is such an interesting piece about a long ago time, and told from such a warmly personal perspective that it carries much emotional weight. I would love to see more of your 'Flashes from Childhood'. love, Allie xxxx

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Anna Russell 23 February 2007

A lovely snapshot. Hugs Anna xxx

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Danny Reynolds 23 February 2007

The gas lamps were before my time, but you've shown them to me now. Danny

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Margery Rehman

Margery Rehman

Glasgow, Scotland but living in Karachi, Pakistan.
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