Dunnotar

Dunnotar, protector of Scotland's honors,
how crippled you have become
but for Cromwell's rage and purpose.

Give the governor's lady your papers,
for all is not lost in your courts!

Through besieging forces
she will smuggle them out
in a place no gentleman dare search.

And your treasure is safe in her keeping,
until the crown of oppression is crushed
and the Viscountess assumes her duty

reviving your former glory;
resurrecting your rightful status
as you have done for Scotland,

preserving what has no price.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fleming Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 1:20 AM
Anne Lindsay, I believe. Dunnotar castle: "Fort on the shelving slope". Thanks for this, Thvia...I like to be informed. Great poetry! My very best as always. Your friend. :) john
Guzzi Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Ohh I love Scotland, and someone else does too! Light & Love
Palli Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 12:16 AM
intriguing
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