Morning Sun Over the Ben

A new day awakens in a bonnie Scottish Glen
As I await the morning sunshine peeking over the Ben
Standing at the door of my centuries old croft
The wild fern's arise as the rays makes them loft

A calming soothing trickle delights my morning ears
Meandering through purple heathers as it's done for many years
Hooded crows show their presence, then silence in quietness fall
In timid look they perch, as they hear a Golden Eagles call

The baaing of the sheep resonate from down the Glen
Freedom to roam they are in the land of crofting men
Above the sun now shines amidst a sky of Saltire blue
This land of clans and tartans, through my eyes you'll see my view

Upon the grass I sit, as I marvel at my surrounds
And my desire for a maiden, to share my Highland grounds
A mid morning stroll I take to absorb just where I am
I start thinking to myself, "aye I'm one of Alba's sons"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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October 18, 2012 at 9:06 PM
James, , here I am with a be-lated :-) congratulations with your wonderful win in the " April, 2011 international Contest " It is very nice to see you on this winning list..*'.*'.*' hip hip hooray. Good night :-) always~ PD
Ramage Avatar
September 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM
This is a beautiful poem. Well done and congratulations on your HM. This is a real honour to receive this Poetry Soup win. Lee
Laan Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM
James, I really love this. It is very like our Irish landscape, I wrote one very recently about meandering heather. Beautiful imagery that really speaks to me.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Congrats James on your HM in PS International contest with this dynamic piece of poetry luv..
Ramsdale Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations April, 2011 Honorable Mention Contest Winner! I wanna go there, it sounds wonderful. Someday I'll see Ireland too my friend. Caryl Ramsdale
Phookan Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Lovely pastoral scene!! This beautiful work of yours deserves this brilliant win, James. Many Congratulations to you , enjoy the glory!!! gautami
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations on your placement in PoetrySoup's International Poetry Contest James. I am very happy for you. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Ahhh Jamie so glad to see you in the BIg winner circle, you know I too love Scotland! Congrad's Light & Love
Taylor Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Congrats on your win, James. Kudos to you. Nice going. Ralph
Poet Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations James on your big win in the International Contest.Beautiful poem.
Richards Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM
How wonderful to see your name among the winners of the Poetry Soup finals!!!! Congratulations, James, on this wonderful entry and the honor that is well deserved!!! Hearty Congratulations to you!! Love, Carrie
Freeman Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Way to go James, congratulations on your great accomplishment. Enjoy the glory. Big smile. Agape, Moses
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August 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM
This really is one of your best filled with amazing imagery, James. I'm so happy for your win in the Soup Admin contest! Congratulations, my friend, Love, Carolyn
Osita Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM
James, this is a very beautiful! Many congrats on your amazing win in poetry soup international contest. *Cheers*
Kendrick Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM
I remember this one from when I read it before..Enjoyed reading again about your homeland..Congrats..Sara
Johnson Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Wonderful James. Congratulations on a great win. Joyce
George   Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Simply beautiful, James. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN in the PoetrySoup International Competition. Elaine
Haick Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Hey James, Congratulations on your outstanding poems making it through to the First Rounds of the PS's Intl. Contest! Love, Annalise
Sweetheart Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Congrats James in having two poems make it to the first round competition in PS contest.. good luck luv..
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM
A wonderful write and so coolio you have 2 verses in the big time! Wonderful images from a well loved land! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations on your poetry x2 making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest James. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM
The descriptive work is very impressive..I could just feel the scene..Enjoyed..Congrats on going on in the competition..Sara
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it James. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 7:58 PM
James, this is one of your best poems. Splendid writing, my friend. Congratulations.
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