Joyce Johnson Poet Quatrain

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 August 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM A winning congratulations! Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown August 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM Congratulations on your placement in Thvia's "Indulge Me" contest Joyce. Love,Carol

Ralph Taylor August 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM Congrats on your HM, Joyce. Excellent. Nice going. luv Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM Congrats Joyce on your HM for this wonderful poetry on Scotland ..luv.. enjoy honor..

Jack Horne August 2, 2011 at 10:46 AM It's a lovely country - hope you visit some day. Many congrats, Joyce : )

Nette Onclaud August 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM joyce dear, heaps of cheers for to you for your awesome win!! :) huggs!

Dr.Ram Mehta August 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi April 7, 2011 at 1:04 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 April 5, 2011 at 4:56 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 April 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM Enjoyed the read on Scottish life and legends, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 5, 2011 at 1:35 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 April 5, 2011 at 12:21 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.