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Giro Day

Waitin oan the giro
it didnae come
Waitin oan the phone
Waitin oan the bus
Waitin oan the guy in front
Waitin.
Waitin oan the number bein cawed Waitin oan the
wummin fillin in the form Waitin oan the payment.
Waitin. Waitin oan the answer yes
or no Waitin oan the post office openin doors
Waitin oan the queue gawn doon. Waitin.
WAITIN OAN THE MAN CHECKIN THE GIRO
Waitin oan the man checkin me oot
Waitin oan the giro gittin cashed
Waitin oan the man coontin oot the money
Waitin, waitin...wait...

Cecilia Grainger

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Cecilia Grainger is a working class poet from Dalkeith in Midlothian. Her play ‘Broon Sauce’ premiered at last years Edinburgh People’s Festival to enthusiastic reviews from the likes of the Guardian. This year she has a play called ‘Dog Bites, Bee Stings’ in the People’s Festival which is to be performed at Gilmerton Boxing Club.

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