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The Man In the Wilderness

Feeling like a lodger In my own home Thankful for my music And my new found roam Families and communities They are just so hard to find But in April 2009 I found the most precious kind I found the name amusing So the button i clicked on to see The layout was very inviting Like an open door should be For in a matter of minutes On first uploading a poem This Highlander was content He had found a welcome home So many lovely writers Poets who share their bless No longer this Scotsman is The Man in the Wilderness http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/me.php

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Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/14/2009 3:09:00 PM

Want A chilll up your spine Highlander... I Found this (your poem) the day I wrote and posted a poem about PoetrySoup... How Wierd is that... (Not to be overly egoed, but... great minds ..... .....) :) Oh... This is going into my Fav's. MoonBee

Jayne Eggins

Date: 9/6/2009 5:49:00 AM

I must be the aussie in the wilderness LOL I loved this one and i totally get the write I feel the same , great site lovely people , thank you again for all the wonderful comments on my poems I appreciate them all , please dont give anyone detention on my account though lol kind regards and love Jayne

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/2/2009 5:36:00 PM

Everyone can relate to these feelings, James. It is usually feelings of loneliness that bring us to Poetry Soup. Once here, the loneliness disappears and we make wonderful friends. You have found a new home here filled with loving people. Love you, Carolyn

Robert Davidson

Date: 8/31/2009 2:50:00 AM

Exlellent wee laddie. I really love it tae bits. Thanks for your comments on my poem. Robert (Rabbie)

Katie Mitchell

Date: 8/30/2009 10:40:00 AM

August 26, 2009 for me, just a few days ago. Thank you for your wonderfully welcoming comments, and this beautiful poem that rings true for so many people here. I'm already starting to feel at home at Poetrysoup :) Katie

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/30/2009 7:44:00 AM

7th march 2009--the window and all the doors opened for me..here i found my friends,my family,and very talented writers,even a place where i can do what i love most--write----well penned once more --charma

Elaine George

Date: 8/30/2009 7:15:00 AM

James, You have captured in words what is in most of our hearts. Beautiful poem and a wonderful tribute in honor of Poetrysoup and all its inhabitants. This one is going into my favorites, Lainie

James Peranteau

Date: 8/30/2009 5:41:00 AM

My sentiments exactly James,..the window opened for me , march 2009,..great friends I've found,..like a lost treasure ! And Good morning to you friend,..from USA james

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/30/2009 4:38:00 AM

Nice compliment to soup. Nicely written Rhyme. Keep writing. Sara

Karla Null

Date: 8/29/2009 10:23:00 PM

Home is where the heart is and there is more than enough of it here. Whats great about being a poet is appreciating other poets work. urs is awesome....Karla

John Freeman

Date: 8/29/2009 5:37:00 PM

Welcome home, I know you've been here longer than me, but you may not have had a welcome yet. But I am sure you have. Nice tribute to members of soup. Sincerely Moses

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 8/29/2009 5:19:00 PM

Helo "no longer the man in the wilderness Thank you for your comment. Love, Iolanda