Shadow Hamilton Poet Verse

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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Richard Lamoureux January 27, 2014 at 5:36 PM I think I will stay in the valley where it is safer. Scotland sounds amazing! Shadow Hamilton January 27, 2014 at 5:53 PM the wild parts are fantastic Rick you should visit it. Shadow x smile hug ty

Charmaine Chircop January 27, 2014 at 7:48 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. Shadow Hamilton January 27, 2014 at 8:40 AM It blows you away doesn't it Ty Charmaine I appreciate your reading Shadow x smile hug