wild heather in the highlands
lay thick across the vista
a purple headed carpet
spread wide before my eyes
the sky a raspberry sorbet
the loch a lake of echoes
and there the sound of bagpipes
a lonesome piper playing
drowned out the calming silence
he stood there serenading
pink ripples on the water
my love he turned towards me
it was a tender moment
a tender tender moment
a tear fell from his eye
swamped by the sense of history
the castles and the battles
the wretched cries of battle
the clan men clashed in battle
like every conflict since then
no matter the location
the loss is overwhelming
division more division
no winners only losers
this heart is done with clashes
this heart is done with battles
the nails are in the coffin
what’s left a bridge of sighs
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How often I have wondered what the ground I step upon has seen in its history. The times I think what this tree has witnessed or if this rock had eyes and ears what it might have heard and been party too. A wonderful poem written so eloquently and with such picturesque images. Lovely Cassie
Thank you Soren for a lovely encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed reading this poem based on travels in Scotland. A most beautiful country.
Scotland is one of my Favourite country`s and they have fought many battles and in some ways they are still battling. The poem give you a sense of past struggles and beautiful scenery, A lovely read
Thank you Tobani. Scotland is a beautiful country and has inspired many a writer with its history. Pleased you enjoyed reading this poem.
You are very welcome
My own mother had a single bag piper on her sad day. Cassie, you have shared a day which was incredibly similar to ours, exquisite poetry filled with dignity. And yes a legacy with so many marvelous memories and a mountain of shared wisdom. 🌹
There is something so soulful about a lone piper. I can imagine your dear mother’s sad day. A most fitting way for a last farewell. Thank you Teddy for a most touching visit. Scotland is a beautiful county, filled with history 🌹
One of my grandmother's was Scottish ❤️
Beautiful imagery!
Thank you Jenny for stopping by. Pleased to meet you.
this is brilliantly written words are tender and emotional
imagery expresses the poem perfectly. amazing writing
your talent is incredible alway nice to read
it draws you in to the story dont ever stop writing
you dont know how good you are jim xxx
Dear Jim, you are far too kind with your comments. I am thrilled that you enjoy my poetry. Have a lovely day and a big thank you for stopping by.
hi cassie excellent poem touching and moving
written by a talented writer dont ever stop writing
everest film on tv tonight 9pm itv 4 based on true story
its good just a bit of info if you want to watch it
keep warm cosy and safe jiim xx
Thank you. I’ll check it out Jim.
ive seen it its good
get popcorn ready lol
Ah. Love Scotland and it has been nearly 25 years since I was last there. Thank you for transporting me there once again, Cassie! 🙏❤️
Hello Tristan. Scotland is certainly a beautiful place. Pleased my poem transported you there again. A big thank you for reading my efforts. It’s quite a while since I was there too.
You are most welcome Cassie! I always enjoy stopping by ☺️
A stunning poem!!
My fav'rit lines:
no winners only losers-
what's left a bridge of sighs. 😢
TERRORific imagery, a sight
hard to realize!! 😔
Thanks for sharing poetess!!!
Best wishes 🍀🤗🌹🐦 Thad
Thank you Thad for stopping by to read this poem. Scotland is a beautiful country with a very bloody history. All good wishes.
sounds like Scotland the Brave.I think some of my ancestors came from Scotland.It sure had its share of batles.A moving poem.
Thank you David. Scotland is beautiful and has a rich but bloody history. Pleased you enjoyed my words. All good wishes.
Being Irish allows me to easily envision these scenes and references. And "a bridge of sighs"? just marvelous imagery. So nice.
Thank you Dan for leaving me a nice review. Very much appreciated. Ireland is lovely too. Have visited many times.
Wonderful emotive words Cassie.
Andy
Thank you Andy. Delighted that you enjoyed this poem. Quite a while since I visited Scotland. Well worth it if you haven’t been.
I have been to Skye three times and Iona once and had some wonderful times Cassie.
Andy
Good write Cassie.
Thank you Orchi. Pleased you enjoyed the read.
Wow, love this. So emotive, really painted a picture. I could almost hear the bagpipes. I was watching something on BBC2 last night about the Highlands and they mentioned the clans and the battles and the clearings etc.
Thank you Tom. Scotland has a very rich though bloody history. A beautiful place to visit. So much to see. I’ll check out that BBC 2 programme, it sounds interesting.
Good one. I’ve always wanted to visit the Highlands. Wonderful Scenery and must be inspirational for Poems
Maybe one day.
Thank you so much Kevin. Your thoughts greatly appreciated. All the best.
This is one of those poems which manages to blurr the distinction between written words and painting. Although, the poem never mentioned Scotland, the subtle hints were enough to remind me of my visits to Scotland. The line "no winners only losers" is particularly poignant in painting a picture of melancholy amidst the breathtaking beauty. Absolutely loved it!
I really appreciate and value your encouraging response. Thank you so much. Scotland is a beautiful place with a rich history.
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