The Castle

In the mist of the Scottish countryside
Where clouds touch the lofty hills
Stands a castle on a shores edge
Rocks and mortar laid by hand
Cobblestone pathway over the bridge
Centuries of footsteps preceded
Once kings and nobles walked in grace
Now is only one persons place
Out upon the Loch winter would arrive
Cold wind and frozen ice  gather
The castle walls would keep out the frost
In spring  ice would jam up against the rock
As early heather  blooms upon the rocky shore
Winter gathered it's coat of white
As crocus and tulips now grasp the sun
Summer's new grass shoots come alive
To the rhythm of the soft warm winds
The seasons come and the seasons go
In all weather the castle remains firm
A landmark for centuries will stand
This castle made to withstand the test of time.

4/19/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Devonshire Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Dear Phyllis, I'm sure the people who built these durable castles had no idea they would last for centuries. Can't help but think how flimsy our dwellings are today compared to these castles. Awesome poem, dear! If I get to the UK in October, I want to see castles just like the one you described here. Love, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:17 PM
Fine poem about the wonderful Eilean Donan Castle, which is about 80 minutes drive from where I stay. It's a shame your husband doesn't fly, as it's a terrific part of Scotland to visit. James :)
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:35 PM
A beautiful area that I would love to drive thru. Love the photos you post. Yes wish my husband would fly but he will not even get a passport. stubborn ole fool lol
Anglesey Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 9:33 PM
I like the eerie mystery of the centuries old castles. Very descriptive and ull of fine imagery
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:34 PM
thank you Karen
Loving Iii Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 5:21 PM
seems like some poets are practicing their novel writing skills, this would make a great page for a book. and maybe for the first time has me thinking of going this way too. sorry i haven't been a round new job is working me silly. john
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:34 PM
thank you John
Horne Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 4:33 PM
love this wonderfully descriptive piece, Phyl. hope you had a great Easter x
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:33 PM
thank you
Madonsela Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 3:10 PM
great poem phyllis, well enjoyed
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:33 PM
thank you
Mehta Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 5:02 AM
The poem brought my memories of travel in Scotland years ago, phyllis
Babcock Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 2:32 PM
thank you
Vaso Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 11:33 PM
I loved this, you make me wish to go, I have been all over the world, and yet still haven't made it back to where I am from!!!
Babcock Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 12:04 PM
I would love to travel but so far it has only been Canada and the U.S My husband will not fly so we are limited to where we go. Now he will not even get a passport so we travel Canada. Yes i have my passport but have not used it since I got it.
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 9:16 PM
GREAT writing, PHyllis. So nice to see you here today with this new poem. I really liked that line: to the rhythm of warm winds. I think that is you longing for the summertime after this most terrible winter. Is this a castle in a picture or one nearby where you live?
Babcock Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 12:05 PM
thanks my friend. I am longing for summer as you know we have had such a long winter. Still a bit of snow on the ground. It is the castle James Fraser posts on face book
Kendrick Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Some building stand for a very long time for sure as do some family lines..Enjoyed reading your creative work today..Thanks for the visit to my page..I hope that the upcoming Easter Sunday will be all that you could hope for and more besides..Sara
Babcock Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Thank you Sara for your comments. Easter was great spent with the kids and grandkids. Nothing better than that.
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April 19, 2014 at 3:09 PM
- Strange to think of ..... year after year .... People are born and people die ... - Song and dance ... war and blood ... the castle standing there so old and proud! - A very well written poem my friend Phyllis. - BUT ...... now you need to stay healthy ...... Spring is coming!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Babcock Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Thank you Anne Lise
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