Midst Highland Shadows

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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21 comments
 

Come with me to imagined

Scottish glen, we'll pitch tent

beside a Loch before prevalent

darkness sets in.

 

It's time of golden twilight just

before mantled night, as high

above hills gaggle of geese

pepper distant sky;

 

to roost they must fly as their

thirst needs relieving, water

will suffice drinking and their

feathers for preening.

 

My friends and I will share

wine under many twinkling

stars, then lay back observing

outer space to see if we spy

mars.

 

At peace on this clear night;

gentle ripples of Loch resonate,

helps pass time before we rest,

thinking of tomorrow's escapade;

 

but first we focus on Luna's gaze,

aura is divine; though moon has

rictus face, her gleaming light

does shine.

 

Dawn came suddenly like

morning dew reaching out,

wandering misty illusory

releasing grip on reality;

swooping freshness for us

with renewed vitality,

 

encouraging visions so

profound; of fairy rings and

rushing streams, emotions

charged teardrops from eyes,

that mingle in haze of cloudy

skies; mixed with untroubled

pleasurable sighs.

 

 

Signs of movement as clouds

drift by, their haunting shadows

over Glen; nothing else around

us stirs...but wait! Look at what

I spy,

 

spinners of silky gossamer webs;

wispy threads catching showers,

does spider spy its reflection in

clear pearly drops? Or perhaps

she's too busy catching flies to

bother with display viewed so

inconsequential.

 

On tumbledown tracks where

hawthorn spreads, beside blanket

bogs; of myrtle, bog asphodel and

bladder-wort we'll ramble.

 

Across craggy hill tops

bathed in heather we'll

venture together; then up

to horizon where we'll

catch the breeze, feeling

untamed pleasure,

 

running at breakneck speed,

raising arms like hawks

swooping. Stand on highest

mount encompassed by

refreshing winds greeting,

 

hair whipped in welcome at

miles of wilderness that can

be savage...yet stunning.

Here's hoping that nature's

brawny landscape will remain

forthcoming.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, for such energy. Youthful enjoyment of such scenery evoked. Thanks! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading Rhiannon. I just needed to escape in my mind and take readers along with me.

I'm so pleased you liked.

By the way, it is good to remember those younger days of being able to run. wink

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Never been to the Highlands, but you've made me want to visit!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I did go there in about 1973, I think it was. We toured and got as far as Oban. The Highlands are definitely wild and special.

Only able to go in my mind this time, but I'm glad I was able to take you with me. Many thanks for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

I really want to visit, haven't got around to it yet but it's one of my dream destinations. Love 'brawny landscape' and the way you describe the dawn and the ripples on the loch. Wish I was there now.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

I just imagine I'm there, it's good to be able to write my feelings down in a poem and take readers along with me.

I think we all need to run free at times, if only in our minds. Your comment was like a breath of fresh air, Many thanks. smiley

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This sounds magical :0) I loved : 

 

"...feeling

untamed pleasure,

 

running at breakneck speed,

raising arms like hawks

swooping. Stand on highest

mount encompassed by

refreshing winds greeting"

 

As Rhiannon says, so full of energy!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

'Good evening Di, Full of energy was what I was aiming for. In my mind I'm young, fit and free to run...shame the body doesn't agree. wink So glad you found it magical, there are so many magical places around the Highlands and I think it's a very spiritual place too, especially when up at the highest peaks, when you can see for miles, and Oh! How I would love those cool breezes, with all this heat.

Thank you for stopping by to read and I appreciate your comment.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Ewan on

a land of harsh beauty and rugged romance. A bit like your poem.
Well done, I enjoyed this.

Author Page at the 'Zon
 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words Ewan. It's great to know you enjoyed reading. Yes you're right it is a  land of harsh beauty and rugged romance.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

better get here Jenny before we build a border. You can camp in my back garden. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ha...Ha! laugh If I was young again, I might take you up on that offer. Don't do camping anymore, If I went to ground level, I'd never get back up. frown

I just stick with my imagination nowadays and leave the roughing it to the young. But Oh! How good it would be to visit the Highlands again. You do have a wonderful part of the world, it has everything.

Thanks for cheering me up on this hot night.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors, I did enjoy writing this poem, so it's great to receive the cherries. Made my night.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

I was right there with you running through those Highland shadows. Evocative with such wonderful imagery! Paul 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for your great comment Paul. It's so nice to beable to share this experience, even though it's only in the imagination. smiley

Hope everything is fine with you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I'll join you in this virtual journey, if I may, Jenny. No too much walking, mind, as I'm getting on a bit. laugh
Lovely, enjoyable writing as ever.

Luigi xx

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm sure in your mind and dreams you're young and fit Luigi. I can't run for toffees in real life, but in my mind I can almost fly. Just imagine in your minds eye and you can do anything. 

I'm really glad I could take you with me on this ramble. I don't get to go very far myself these days, so it's wonderful to have an imagination and friends to share it with.

Thank you for coming along and sharing your thoughts. Always appreciated.

Jenny. xxsmiley

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi,

I lliked this one, Jenny, such a sense of freedom and enjoyment of those wide open spaces. It was a nice length too : satisfying !!!

hilary  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad you caught that sense of freedom. I'm not feeling to good at the moment, so it was nice to recieve your kind comment.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

I am sorry to hear you are not well at the moment. I hope you will be feeling better soon, you are such a special spirit !

hilary  

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What lovely, kind words to say Hilary. I will treasure them. Thank you so much.

Jenny.