Hello Scott ... this is Fred ... first time call.

I just wanted to say thank you for choosing to follow me. I have reciprocated.

I hope that we can both continue to write about things that interest, inspire; and bring a touch of happiness into the lives of others.

I like your Scottish poem 'The Cailleach'. I took me back to winters in the north of England, and of course, I knew Scotland quite well, living not too far away.

I'm about to publish an article to be titled:

'New Year Resolutions Not Working?' so look out for that very soon in my Medium collection. It contains a sort-of poem (a song). Here's a preview glimpse of the first few verses. I've just sent them to one other Medium writer. The song is titled: 'The Clock of Life':

********** The Clock of Life **********

Here's a man who's trying to be good

He'd be better off … if only he could

Sad, sad story, we know it's true …

He's tried it before … what good did it do?

He's not quite good enough to get past half-past two.

Birds are singing; flowers are growing, time seems endless now

Summer comes … there's plenty time to go … so

'Try Again', 'Try Again', is the cry now

Tries and fails … there's nothing more to show

Here's a man who's tried to be good

Tries again, for he knows that he should

Sad, sad story, we know it's true …

He's tried it before … what good did it do?

He's not quite good enough to get past half-past two.

Mysterious hey? Wait for the full article to see the full song!

Scott, I wish you well with your own writing.

May your day be just right for you … all the best to you and yours,

Fred