Ant
Scots names for the ant include Emock, Emmerteen and Pismire.
Gresshopper played aw simmer lang,
Lowped aboot and strummed his sang.
Whan winter cam he sang nae mair;
His wame wis toom, his cupboard bare.
He gaed tae see the ant, whase store
Wis spillin ower wi treats galore.
Says 'Spare me just a bite eneuch.
I'm findin life a wee bit teuch.'
Says she, 'Whit did ye in thae days
Whan food wis free in parks and braes?'
'I sang the newest sangs frae France.'
'Weel,' says the ant, 'Awa and dance!'
(ROBINSON after AESOP and LA FONTAINE)