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The Scottish Part of Me

I haven’t sailed her rocky shores, peered through her misty veils, but clansman blood runs thru my veins. Fore-fathers climbed her trails. I long to see highlands and meadows, the lochs and the glens and more, to seek fabled Loch Ness monster, part of exciting Scottish lore. Is there some one resembling me still living in this distant land? Does he proudly wear his Scottish kilts as he marches in bagpipe band? The poems of renowned Bobby Burns have appealed to poet in me. My Scottish roots are calling out to unravel the mystery.

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Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 8/3/2011 12:48:00 PM

A winning congratulations! Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/3/2011 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Thvia's "Indulge Me" contest Joyce. Love,Carol

Ralph Taylor

Date: 8/2/2011 6:54:00 PM

Congrats on your HM, Joyce. Excellent. Nice going. luv Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/2/2011 3:14:00 PM

Congrats Joyce on your HM for this wonderful poetry on Scotland ..luv.. enjoy honor..

Jack Horne

Date: 8/2/2011 10:46:00 AM

It's a lovely country - hope you visit some day. Many congrats, Joyce : )

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/2/2011 10:15:00 AM

joyce dear, heaps of cheers for to you for your awesome win!! :) huggs!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/2/2011 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/7/2011 1:04:00 PM

Oh lovely YOU must go! Such a dreamy place! I love it. Light & Love [Could you give me your take on Little Bee, my shamanic write?]

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/5/2011 4:56:00 PM

All the Scots I've know have strong moral character so I'm not surprised you have Scottish ancestry, Joyce. If you do want to travel to Scotland, I'll go with you if you'll dive in Loch Ness with me. A land of pageantry, scenery and incredible history. Surely a big winner in Thvia's contest! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/5/2011 2:28:00 PM

Enjoyed the read on Scottish life and legends, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/5/2011 1:35:00 PM

Beautiful words Joyce describing Scotland and so happy to learn u have some Scot in u luv.. great imagery describes a special Country and lovely landscape.. good luck in Thvia's contest my friend.. awesome as always Joyce..

Timothy Brumley

Date: 4/5/2011 12:21:00 PM

This is a great poem with good rhythm and verse Joyce, good luck in the contest. My heritage is Irish-1/2, Scottish 1/4, and Seminole Indian 1/4, so I can relate to this poem.