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Beinn Nibheis --- Venomous Mountain

Massil with Carn Mor Dearg you rear up in massive bulk Devonia volcano with collapsed dome proud you stand against darkening skies Many to your summit climb wary of your cloud chambers us mortals tremble at your storms forked lightening flashing deadly bolts Venomous mountain your Gaelic name at your summit a series of ring dikes your slope longest and steepest in this Isle wide open your vast plateau, nay shelter here Dropping to Glen Bennis Nibheis as you descend be sure to visit the Glen's distillery for a dram savour Usige Beatha" a taste of heaven for sure Look up and wonder at the beauty of Beinn Nibheis originally written 03/09/2013 As most of you will know Beinn Nibheis is Ben Nevis which in Gaelic meaning venomous or malicious mountain, in a 5 year period responsible for 13 deaths. Usige Beatha means water of life in Gaelic Massil means twinned with

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Date: 1/27/2014 5:36:00 PM
I think I will stay in the valley where it is safer. Scotland sounds amazing!
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Date: 1/27/2014 5:53:00 PM
the wild parts are fantastic Rick you should visit it. Shadow x smile hug ty
Date: 1/27/2014 7:48:00 AM
I ve seen the wonder of the mountain two times and hoping for a third : ).Tnks so much for sharing this poem with us.....An intersting post dear..which brought back beautiful memories of my days in Scotland.
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Date: 1/27/2014 8:40:00 AM
It blows you away doesn't it Ty Charmaine I appreciate your reading Shadow x smile hug

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