Be kind….
…. words don’t rewind
In the lands of heather and mist,
In the hands of the makar,
In the songs of the hills,
From lochs to highlands,
Words become landscapes,
And the whispers of the rivers,
Echoes of history blend with the present,
Painted with the hues of emotion,
The makar finds his muse,
In verses crafted with care,
Each line a brushstroke of life,
From the ancient sagas,
To the pulse of modern streets,
He weaves the threads of time,
Each word a testament,
To the beauty and struggle of the land,
His verses bridge the divide,
In the essence of Scotland’s grace,
Between past and future realms,
An ode to Scotland’s heart,
He battles the silence,
From the rugged coastlines,
With the pen as his sword,
In the makar’s timeless song,
To the bustling towns,
Filling the air with music,
His words are the heartbeat,
Through the valleys and the glens,
A storyteller of the land,
The makar’s role,
A beacon of wisdom,
His voice carries the spirit,
Of every season, every change,
Guiding the hearts of many,
A bridge across time,
Of a nation’s soul,
The legacy of the makar,
Resonating through the ages,
Uniting the spirit of Scotland,
In verses that never age.
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If you don't have makar, just eat macarons.
by rin Antoinette
How else can it be!? Thanks for being the first comment.
He must of found a plenty to use his sword, Scotland is a Beautiful Country, Thank you for a enjoyable read.
And musta been a mightier to confront its volatile history head on! Thanks kindly 🙏🏻
I read this poem a second time out loud. It reads so well, the sound of your chosen words flows smoothly and the imagery is beautiful. Scotland is a magnificent country with breathtaking scenery. All those lochs and glens and history. Plenty of stories there. A fine piece of poetry arqios.
Oh so glad you read it aloud! Would love to hear it recorded. Out loud is probably a poems truest, natural state. Would love it read while a collage of Scotlands varied scenes played along in a visual loop. Thanks Cassie! 🙏🏻
I’ve had some of my stuff read out loud by a professional voicer. I can’t say just how much added value it gives. Afterwards I thought, did I really write that. Worth doing.
My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Inverness and Edinburgh, Scotland. Visited Drumnadrochit, on Loch Ness. We also spent good tine in London, Bath, Stonehenge. Wonderful trip…all of that to say, the spirit of the Highlands is in this and this speaks eloquently of the makar! Well done, friend! 🌹👏
Thanks Tristan. I would love to one day travel similarly. Vicarious travels are good up to a point! 🙏🏻
A poem of a bard. It speaks of his role and importance in the telling of stories, the evoking of emotions and imparting of wisdom. Cast in Scotland it gives a particular flavor to this poem of the mystical, historical, and for many the exotic. Very nicely done, my friend With lines of beauty and poetic artistry.
Growing up, “Brigadoon” gave that exotic flavour! That’s probably where I was first smitten by heather and thistles and tartans, of all things 🙏🏻 Thanks Soren.
Och aye - your makar does what good poets aspire to do - navigate through a complex reality in as rich but concise way as possible,
Enjoyed the read, mate.
Cheers DD 🙏🏻
A most splendid poem,
and poetic pictorial,
eye pleasing imagery,!!🙏
Just resonates with greatness,
penned superbly!! 👏
My pleasure to read indeed!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thanks Thad 🙏🏻
Unsure of a Makar but consider this an education. Well done.
whilst the border is unimpressive, what lies beyond will blow the mind .. you just took me back several road trips & for that priceless gift I thank you alone .. Neville
Fine words makar, may they never cease.
Andy
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