Christmas day on the croft

The cats are on the hay bales

the mice are fast asleep

The dogs are in the byre

eyeing up the sheep

it's Christmas on the croft

all good will and peace




the crofter he's in a mood

the drinkers are just ice

the tractor will not start

after swearing at it twice

nothing in the mart

reached the reserve price




there is no agricultural rep

knocking at the door

no accountants letters in the post

or tax breaks to explore

with this Christmas day reflection

peace is restored once more