Terror in the Glen

By Parson Thru

Wed, 09 May 2012
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Oh, mystery of the Highland night
Perfectionist of nasal flight
Caused the bedding to be rent
Struck terror in each darkened tent
The misty rain released a cloud
To make each Scotsman's heart fair proud
But the visitors, they could'nae ken
What's going on in the silver'd Glen
And swatted at the biting ghosts
To the merriment of their Scottish hosts

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Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Hello again, PT. This itchy, biting mosquito poem should be a candidate for a few cherries to keep your mind off the scratching. Cheers, or should I say, Deet. Richard
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Submitted by seashore on
Not mosquitoes....it's those wee Scottish midgies - am I right? Love the poem.

Submitted by jolono on
Really liked it PT.

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on
Thanks Richard (the inspiration), seashore and jolono. Aye, it's the wee beastie itself. Flies effortlessly thru mossie mesh and considers Deet a condiment. Forget the Claymore and Alex Salmond. We are talking about the Scots' last line of defence.

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Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
I liked this poem so much, PT, I keep coming back to it. My best friend in Toronto, many years ago, was a Scotsman, John Kendall, a fearsome sort with a heart of gold. Are all Scots like that? Now there's an idea for a poem. Write about the impressions folks have re these men of the highlands. Did you know that Nova Scotia is Gaelic for New Scotland? We had a large influx of those daring lads from Ayershire? and beyond, and most settled in Cape Breton, apparently the spitting image of Scotland. Cheers, Richard
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Submitted by Parson Thru on
:-) Thanks for the potted history Richard. And glad you enjoyed the poem. It was a slight tongue in cheek Robbie Burns (sorry Scotland) but I'm sure he would have smiled. You are right though. All Scots are powerful, red bearded fearsome warriors with flairing tartan and skirling pipes. Especially the women! :) :) :)

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