James Fraser Poet Free verse

Amidst Highland Glens

"without a care in the world the Grouse freely roam"

A quiet hush abounds amidst the scenic Highland Glens
Whilst saltire skies above silhouette a Golden Eagle against it's blue
Swooping shadowing heathers to return to soar above the Ben's 
It's keen eyes in capture seeing movements amongst the mornings dew 
For chicks it has to feed, from the heights down she flew

In quiet posture
Amongst the ruins of a croft
A Kestrel perches
Caressing the horizon
In awe, but so vigilant

On skeletal branches, crows a caw-
their safety in numbers allow

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 27, 2015 at 11:45 PM Awesome pen James! Superb write n great win ! Big congrats! James Fraser August 6, 2015 at 2:15 PM Hi Dr.Upma, many thanks always for your support, hugs//James :) :)

Connie Marcum Wong July 26, 2015 at 1:02 AM You transported me there James and I didn't want to leave! This is beautiful and I am fav'ing it. Congrats! 7 James Fraser August 6, 2015 at 2:10 PM Hiya Connie, I'm smiling widely that you've fav'd my poem. Wishing you a blessed weekend ahead, hugs//James...

Robert Lindley July 25, 2015 at 11:26 PM Great poem my friend. Congrats on your win. A7 James Fraser July 28, 2015 at 2:42 PM Many thanks Robert. I so love writing about Scotland, need to write more, smiles, James :) :)

Skat A July 25, 2015 at 11:00 PM JAMES. Congratulations on your awesome win. Love SKAT James Fraser July 28, 2015 at 2:41 PM The wonderfully beautiful Highlands of Scotland, always a joy to write about, smiles always, James :) :)

Jan Allison July 25, 2015 at 4:06 PM James I can picture the scene so vividly in my head - the imagery is so wonderful:-) congrats :-) hugs jan xx7 Jan Allison July 25, 2015 at 4:27 PM I will be delighted to support you as you have supported me so much both on and off soup James:-) hugs Jan xx James Fraser July 25, 2015 at 4:24 PM I love this poem and it's recognition is blessed with one view. That makes me smile, always. So soon, I'll be hosting a contest, I know, shock - horror, after all these years. It'll probably be posted when I'm in the Philippines, and I think you'll like it Jan/hugs//always//James xxx

C.C Bloomsfield May 9, 2011 at 10:52 PM i just love reading your each and every verse james. .always Olive :)

Carol Sunshine Brown May 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM Enjoyed reading your innovative writing today James. Hope to be reading more of your poetry very soon. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM I think you wrote this one very well, James. I noticed some alliteration and other great poetic devices! Hope it does well, Luv, andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM Such elegant feathered friends in this piece James.. the golden eagle stands out so well and the others I must look up online to research them ..they sound so lovely.. good luck in the contest .. we are all in awe of these creations luv..

Constance La France May 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM Thank you for supporting my contest. Well done!

Robert A. Dufresne May 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM excfellent James. A winner in my book

Wilma Neels May 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM James what a jewel with awesome imagery of the Highlands ;) this one made me smile from the first line to the end.. Good luck for Constance's contest ;) x Ps: I will hug you any day lol