Black Cuillin & Red

She had the gift of gabbro
Strong and black and bold

Her sister’s soul was granite
Each made their lavas flow.

Their hearts were forged of fire,
With layers deep and true,
A tapestry of ages,
In every rock they grew.

While mother set the table
And tended limestone beds,
They moved about all of the plates
And crafted brand new spreads.

Through tectonic tales and fault lines,
and glaciers icy tread,
They weaved Skye isle with skilled hands,
The sisters Black Cuillin and Red.

MOHO Drinking Song

Down beneath the crust so low,

Where the waves of earthquakes go,

Lies a line we all revere,

It's called the grand MOHO.

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Discovered by a clever mind,

In the depths, it's well-defined,

Seismic waves, they bend and steer,

Right ‘round the MOHO line.

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Twixt the crust and mantle's embrace,

A boundary we can't replace,

So here's to science, loud and clear,

A cheer to the MOHO’s place.

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

We sing our song of science now,

To honor Earth's internal might,

With friends and laughter, far and near,

A tip to the MOHO tonight.

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

Oh, ho, it’s the MOHO,

Let’s drink another beer!

 The Perseverance Reel

Reel out to catch a dream

Reel in empty-handed

Reel out to make a change

Reel in an old tin can

Reel out in different waters

Reel in a bunch of muck

Reel out yet again

Reel in a minnow

Reel out with pure intention

Reel in a glint of truth

Reel out without expectation

Reel in a worthy catch

Reel out one final time

Reel in sweet eternity.