A Scottish Highland Miss

In honor of Noodlebum's return! So happy she's decided to come back...:)

Noodlebum of the Scottish Highlands

 

Softest swishes and swirls

Curling red frizzes and toes

Mystical images momentarily

Spinning ‘round mental facsimiles

Of intense ingenuity

Sweetest smiles without guile

Honest, genuine sincerity

Fantastic, lyrical poetry

Flow free with feminine symmetry

Of paper and pen with softest strokes

Inspired near green Scottish moors

a bagpipe’s haunting notes

and Scottish men in tartan kilts

 

Bright Ocean Star; April 19, 2015

 

Author's Note

My muse was missing my friend again...

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. Brought to life many places and thoughts. I like Scotland. I was there in 1979. Your good words and thoughts took me back to her. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for dropping in Coyote. I'm honored you enjoyed this one...:)

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome.

[Lucas C. M.]

Oddly enough I want to listen to "Scotland the Brave". The pipes and drums are more preferable in my opinion as I am use to marching to it but still. It's good and I like how it works.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I'm ashamed to say I can't place that song in my head straight away. I take it you played in a marching band? I'll have to look that one up and see if it fits with this poem. Thank you for the tip, Lucas C. M. I appreciate it! So glad you stopped in to read and leave this lovely review...:)

[Bright Ocean Star]

It works!!! Oh, Lucas. Thank you! It's perfect!

[Lucas C. M.]

Don't mention it. Also, I march in a cadet regiment, bit different.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Yes, I imagine it is. Much more intense discipline, to say the least. Thank you for dropping in to help me out. :)

[Lucas C. M.]

Don't mention it.

[s y e]

Scotland the Brave is my fave song ever. :-)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Yeay!!! It fits perfectly with this poem, doesn't it? I never knew the name of this particular anthem. Is it the Scottish National anthem? Many thanks goes to Lucas for pointing this out to me. :)

[Lucas C. M.]

Ehh, I don't think I would go as far to say it's a national anthem but more or less a well known song.

[Lucas C. M.]

Being a canadian with both irish and scottish decent, bag pipes aren't foreign to me and I actually love them quite a bit. Also noodle, do you mean the lyrics are your favorite or the instrumental?

[s y e]

I love it all. The lyrics and music. I love it when you put that song on everyone starts dancing.

[Lucas C. M.]

Dancing isn't my thing too be honest. I don't have the proper movements for it so I stick with my marching ^^.

[s y e]

Haha, I love Scottish Dancing. Have been to a few Ceilidh's and adored them, came home with my feet aching.

[Lucas C. M.]

Ouch, sounds like painful fun.

[....................]

Such a beautiful write to signify the return of the muse's companion and poetic friend.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you FT. I have a weakness for all things Scottish. Especially Noodlebum!

[....................]

Sweetest response ever :)

[Perkele.7885]

The Land of Scotland, known for Bagpipes, whiskey,golf, beautiful women and uglier Haggis is indeed a wonderful place to spend some time with some interesting people.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for dropping in Perkele. I appreciate your comments. It is a fascinating place. I can't wait to see it one day. :)

[rubie]

One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited is the Scottish highlands. Breathtaking. And you have captured the majesty of those highlands here. They are indeed mystical.

Lovely piece.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Rubie. I've never had the pleasure of seeing them or being there, but I believe they are in my blood. My great grandmother was from Scotland, and our very own Noodlebum hails from those mystical moors. I'm so happy you liked this one. Thank you for stopping in to leave this beautiful comment. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww, how nice. Lots of people to miss around here.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Yes, too many. It is time they all came back. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

could not be said better .. love the Highland mix ... i think i should get myself a kilt ;) .. now we need to convince her to start writing again :))
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I'm all for men in kilts. Something about those hairy legs!
:)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[s y e]

Love you Daddy Noodle!

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya Daughter Noodle

[s y e]

Awwww Anne! You make me smile, you're so, so sweet! :-) Thank you SO much for this, you've completely made my day...!!

You've been a constant friend and an amazing supporter, thank you for that -- I appreciate this write and your friendship!

[Bright Ocean Star]

You are always welcome...:)

[Bright Ocean Star]

now, get off your butt, and write me something amazing!

[s y e]

I literally still read this!
Makes me smile each and every time.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Good! Everyone needs a reason to smile every day... and you deserve it better than most. :) Remember, a smile a day keeps the doctor away!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your muse inspired a really nice welcome back poem....

i felt the countryside come alive with this visual language.

i, too, am glad noodle is back....she has been missed...

j.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Jacob. She's a sweet one. I'm happy you liked this poem. :)