Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Acrostic

The Scottish Trail

W orking on the Precambrian rocks I traveled to Scotland
O n way to Edinburgh I crossed the undulating Highlands
R oad was serpentine, built on hanging rocks and debris
L ined by thick unbroken strands of birch and pine trees
D ressed in tartan skirt bagpipers on roadside played free.

C rossing the glen on foot I almost sank like in quicksand
R oaming in the moors the reindeers framed a sight grand
U nder a veil of mist the Loch Ness didn’t show its monster
I n a hurry I couldn’t have covered the whiskey trail faster
S cotch in dashes of small pegs went straight to my head
E nticing me to remember fondly the beauty of Scotland.

September 24, 2017.
Contest : World Cruise
Sponsored by : Kevin Shaw

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Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2017 at 7:59 PM OH, this is so charming and delightful. I just love how you ended it, with the whiskey and everything going straight to your head! It has an amusing finish which really made me smile. (love the Loch Ness line too) Subimal Sinha-Roy September 25, 2017 at 12:19 AM Thank you, Andrea for your appreciation. I value your comments very much.

Lin Lane September 24, 2017 at 8:34 AM Scotland... one day I'll get there and fulfill my dream. Your terrific portrayal in this poem inspires me to get there. Nicely done, Subimal. Subimal Sinha-Roy September 25, 2017 at 12:20 AM Thank you, Lin. I am sure you would like Scotland very much.