Scottish Castles of Haunted Dreams

As I wander the Highlands of Scotland... 

my lost love calls out to me near the 

sea coast where once we lived and spent 

moments of soft and lustful waves that 

settled on the quiet and gentle earth 

where Heather and thistle flowers birth... 

We embraced the view of rugged mountains 

where Red Deer roam and Eagles rule the skies... 

The deep blue Lochs and empty Glens where 

we danced among the sunny spells and 

dark shadows that move over the hills... 

A mystical feeling haunts my dreams... 

     

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmm beautiful ... descriptive and emotive .. Ken Simms is working on a pictorial poem and has been gypsying around those Highlands too .. ;) the red deer, the lochs, sunny spells, dark shadows all spring feelings and images into me nog :) my mother's Da's side is from those highlands ... i always feel the pull of them ... hmmmmmmmmm maybe some day right!? :)) i'm a fan of enjambment .. i think you have used it just right to create that broken emphasis that works so well ... love and peace Pat!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... I dream that Heaven may be somewhat like
Scotland.... "In my father's house are many Mansions and I hope our Mansion is next to yours... Amen...Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

ohh me too Pat!!! woudn't that be wonderful ... maybe a Heavenly Cafe' to meet in as well ;)))))))))

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes... by the River of Life... the Lion and Lamb resting together... Amen

[Einstein Noodle]

Amen! .... and AAAAAAAAAAAAmen! ;))))))))))) i believe every word

[Patricia Wedel]

Good morning Gene... I appreciate your telling me about Ken Simms and how he is Gypsying around with writing about the Highlands of Scotland. I will be on the lookout for his poetry. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving in the Ozarks. May your Cornucopia be
filled with a Harvest of fruits and vegetables. fondly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Pat ... back at ya big big! ;)

[Sami Khalil]

You choice of gorgeous places and settings are a mirror of your immaculate taste but with down to Earth dimensions. Your desires and longings here are very true and touching. I'm always fascinated by castles, legends and places. May your dreams come true.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... my father's family is from Hungary, however, my maternal grandma had ancestors from Ireland. I seem to be drawn to Scotland. Being a poet by heart takes you to many venues. I appreciate
your golden touch of propriety. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome....

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

This is one of my dream destinations, and your poem immortalizes the beauty that I already know to be. You are so lucky to have such memories.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Linda Marie... so charming for you to stop by.
I have not been to Scotland or the British Isles, but would love to see Ireland and Scotland, and England also. I am fascinated with the scenery and history
of Scotland. So happy that you read my poem
and that Scotland is one of your dream destinations. Truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

As with Gene (noodle), I find myself feeling echoes of other favorite writers at the cafe (Ken Simm & alanwgraham come to mind) who cherish & immortalize their Scottish lands with great poetry . . . your poem goes right up there with the best of them, Pat! I love how you weave feelings of romantic love with the love of one's surroundings using vivid details for all the senses! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... I do believe that Scotland has very
talented Poets, as do the British Isles. Thanks for your gracious review. My Muse must be very full of Wizardly ideas... much like you. truly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

Nice one Pat as mystical as king Arthur’s legends, captivating.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... you have made me wonder if I were a Maiden in the days of King Arthur. Glad you were captivated. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love this kind of setting...love the eerie feel of this piece...reminds me of the beginning scene in "The Uninvited" from 1944 with Ray Milland and Gail Russell...
and what or who are in those dark shadows? we can only imagine.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... haunted castles would be so romantic
on Halloween if they were in Scotland. Thank you for
introducing me to "The Uninvited" from 1944. I hope I can see that Movie soon... will be looking for it.
As ever, Pat