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Findlater Castle

Findlater Castle overlooks the Moray Firth
In Scotland's north, situated on a quartz perch
Norse named, fyn leitr
The white cliff, for King Alexander
 
1246 historical note
In the books of the past
Historians quote
 
Built to deter an attack from the north
From Norway's, King Haakon the IV
Viking marauder, plunderer of Scots
Perishing's of both, after they fought
 
The Castle that stands
In the year 2009 
History in its fading walls
Stand the test of time
 
To the Mullery family
Who breathed the air
Around the history and memories there
In its Aura, they have shared
 
 
        " A short poem dedicated to Patrick my colleague
whose daughter was totally taken by their visit to Findlater Castle "

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/12/2009 7:48:00 PM
Within my minds eye I visited that very castle in the words of your poem. Would that I could one day visit places such as this. Melody?
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Date: 6/9/2009 1:59:00 PM
so real I can feel the Scottish breeze!!! Jim
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Date: 6/9/2009 1:08:00 PM
Interesting! Thank you for sharing this piece of Scotland with us. Nice tribute; nice dedication. Keep on writing. Karen
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Date: 6/9/2009 12:17:00 PM
another place you make me wanna see james i like your poems because it has range you keep me waiting your friend brandy
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Date: 6/9/2009 12:06:00 PM
Wow, I'd love to see this place, so rich in history! Even the castle name -- find later -- provokes interest. Great historical write, James! Love, Carolyn
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