My Home

Welcome to my home for this is where I'll stay
It's where I was born, and where I'll end my days

It rests on the banks, of the Caledonian Canal
Surrounded by it's Highland beauty, in typical enthral

Cedars, Firs and Birch trees, iconic in their settings
Rain clouds often surround us, cascades them in their wetting

Then there's the carpets of heather, that cover clannish grounds
Where you can tip toe over it's surface, and not even leave a sound

To view the blooms of gorse, and marvel at our thistles
Just leaves you so in awe, walking with a whistle

We appreciate what nature gives, these breathing awesome beings
To watch them in her wilds, we rub our eyes at seeing

We are steeped in wondrous history, some good and not so grand
But nowhere on this earth, will you have stepped on welcomed lands

So welcome to my home, of mountains and the glens
Where us Highlanders reside, the ultimate of men








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Devonshire Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 1:09 PM
It sounds like a stunning and remarkable place to live, James. I have the greatest respect for the people of Scotland and a lot of admiration for one special Highlander. Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Ahh, Highlander! This beautiful Couplet, tranasports the reader to your beautiful home. a perfect blend of harmony between man and nature. ...Peace, Audrey
Kendrick Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Enjoyed reading about your country from your point of view..You have painted a lovely scene of Scotland, the plants, and the terrain..I am glad that I chose this one to read today so that I could see Scotland..Sara
Roberts Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 11:07 AM
oh yeah this one is off to my favourites too
Roberts Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 11:05 AM
breathtaking ( you just had to say Caledonian didn't you, I have enough trouble getting the Diane Gabaldon books out of my head when I see your name) awesome write as usual
Keys Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM
so when are we non-highlanders going to be invited to your home? well written, very enjoyable. thank you, chuck
Neels Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 9:55 PM
If there was a tourism brochure they would have to use this as a caption to attract visitors James.. Awesome description of the place you call home, makes the reader eager to know more.. :) Wilma
Wilson Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:34 PM
sounds like a wonderful place to call home!...really lovely poem..Take care ~Deb
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September 10, 2010 at 5:30 PM
ENJOYED JAMES~SKAT
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