http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/641/0 en http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk/reminiscences/harbour-wall <p>Waves crash the harbour wall<br /> Clouds above loom dark and full<br /> Thunder rumbles in the distance<br /> As rain begins to fall<br /> Creaking in the wind<br /> Boats and yachts sway in the swell<br /> As lightning strikes the discovery bell</p> Poems / Poetry David Barrie Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:25:29 +0000 fiona.christison 1213 at http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk/reminiscences/dundee-city-discovery <p>A beautiful setting by the sea<br /> What a surprise to me<br /> Dundee City of Discovery<br /> With the river called the Tay<br /> Yes it takes your breath away<br /> As I view from the Law<br /> Scenery to beat them all</p> <p>David Barrie, 1995</p> Poems / Poetry David Barrie Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:36:30 +0000 fiona.christison 1212 at http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk/reminiscences/dundee-poem <p>Such a transformation it's really a sight to see<br /> Down by the river in my home town of Dundee<br /> Gone are the architectural nightmares of days gone by<br /> Soon we will have our very own V & A<br /> A new kid on the block down at Victoria Dock</p> Poems / Poetry David Barrie Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:31:25 +0000 fiona.christison 1211 at http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk/reminiscences/dundee-meh-city <p>Dundee meh city, Dundee meh hame<br /> It's whaur eh belang<br /> Fae the Ferry tae Lochee<br /> It's whaur eh whant tae be<br /> In the city o Discovery.</p> Poems / Poetry David Barrie Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:23:42 +0000 fiona.christison 1195 at http://bygone.dundeecity.gov.uk