Referendum's Eve

.

People make their morning journeys as usual

Bleary eyed

Thinking of the day ahead

Or the night before

And those whose shift takes in

the wee sma' hours

are already tucked up in bed

storing up energy

for their next shift.

At this early hour

there is little sign 

that we are a country poised

at a major political crossroads

with the decision  on our future direction

firmly placed in the hands of the people.

Only a discarded saltire that has blown into the gutter

bearing testament to the effervescent campaign

that has amused and annoyed in equal measure.

At this juncture,

from this perspective,

the result seems far too close to call

and that brings its own momentum.

There is all to play for.

But even the good natured Scottish spirit of banter

is being stretched to the limit 

as each side makes their last ditch attempt

to win over the electorate.

The reality is that on Friday morning

as the results are declared

we will still be a Nation

Proud to be Scottish

Whatever the Referendum brings,

Will we be a nation that shows

what it is to be divided politically

and united in indomitable spirit?

That is what matters

for our Nation

and for the world

that waits and watches

on this eve of Referendum.