Hurkle-Durkle anyone?

Will I survive Doctor? 

Aye, yes laddie you will,

I promise 

on my mother’s haggis. 

You are suffering 

from Hurkle-Durkle -

a two hundred year

old Scottish term 

for lounging in bed 

long after it’s time 

to get up. 

Why am I so happy?

Because…laddie 

happiness is 

Hurkle-Durkling. 

Thanks Doctor…. Doctor……

Doctor Jekyll 

and the very best 

of a Scottish day to you.

Reviews

[Vol]

Andrew,
Why is it that most of the best poets on here are from Scotland? What a great piece. As a retired English/Creative writing, I can say i'd have lo say what a pleasure it would have been to have my students turn to page whatever and find "Hurkle-Durkle Anyone?" It is poetry such as this that makes me feel pity for the world of Philistines who know nothing of literature but still inhabit the Earth. They are many, and their numbers grow exponentially.
By the way, I 'm glad it isn't a terminal condition, because there is something entirely too sensual about lying in a warm bed in a cold room, nothing but my nose sticking out...
Vol

[andrew mitchell]

Hi Vol, what a delightful review and I have Scottish blood through my veins as well as French, Irish, English, Spanish, Indian and Australian. Bit of a mixed bag really. Hurkle-Durkle is such an entertaining word , who would have thought. I think the late John Lennon and Yoko dabbled in this field with expertise lol. I have done many pieces like this over the years I suppose it boils down to my wacky humour. Thank you very much Vol. I shall visit soon.

[Vol]

Cool,
My roots are Scottish, first, then British, Irish, Swedish and Danish... I am white as a sheet! Unfortunately i was born too late... What fun those Berserkers must have had. Just imagine some quaint little hamlet watching a bunch of long haired, wild eyed, screaming naked guys come over the hill... Tea, anyone?
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

A fun write Andrew. I myself am enjoying a spot of hurtke durkle this morning. Lounging in bed. It’s a me day:) Can thoroughly recommend the peace and quiet.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Chris,hope you had a good me day.

[Arundass TP]

Nice poem. Enjoyed reading.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Arundass

[John Sullivan]

Very humorous, had a chuckle. Glad there's a word for it!

[andrew mitchell]

Many thanks John for your words.

[Sami Khalil]

I called it fighting inertia; hurkle durkle is a cute word. I hope you are not being late to work every morning by lounging. Lol
A very humorous poem.

[andrew mitchell]

Luckily I am an evening shift worker Sami 3pm to 11pm or 4pm to 12am are my shifts. Cheers my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Understandable now. Cheers for a New Year.