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The Shetland Isles

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xylan ('za?læn)

biochem a yellow polysaccharide consisting of xylose units:occurs in straw husks and other woody tissue

Zet•land

former name of Shetland Islands. North of Scotland

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Shetland Isles Above Barley, Clouds Dance Enchantingly. Flooding Glorious Hills In Jubilant Kaleidoscope. Lending Motion, Natural Opulence, Peacefully Quiet. Ranges Slumber Tranquilly, Undisturbed. Vibrant. Wheat Xylan Yellow. Zetland.

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Deb M

Date: 1/14/2025 3:25:00 PM

A lovely poem Margaret…l would love to and probably will visit the Shetland Isles ….Congratulations on POTD….Debx

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/14/2025 4:36:00 PM

Many thanks, Deb. I hope you make it to the islands one day. cheers.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/14/2025 11:07:00 AM

Dear Margaret, Congrats on such a well-written ABC poem and getting POTD!! I enjoyed reading this today and the Shetland Islands are on my bucket list. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/14/2025 4:33:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel. I hope you make it to the Shetlands. There are many beautiful islands off the coast of Scotland. Best wishes.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/13/2025 8:12:00 AM

Nice! Congrats on POTD!

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/14/2025 4:31:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Cheers.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/10/2025 12:47:00 AM

A wonderful place for sure. Congratulations Margret on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:47:00 AM

Thank you for your comments, Beryl it is much appreciated cheers

Martin Challender

Date: 1/10/2025 12:23:00 AM

Well done on you fabulous POTD! Shetland is such an amazing part of the world. Great way to describe the colour of wheat.

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:48:00 AM

Thank you, Martin. Yes, you are right. Shetland is a beautiful place. Your comment so much appreciated.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/9/2025 6:53:00 PM

' Clouds dance, flooding glorious hills in jubilant kaleidoscope. ' This image leaves me in complete awe. There's something magical about the way clouds caress the sky. You created a masterpiece with your words. Congratulations Margaret, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:50:00 AM

Thank you Brandy. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the image it is a beautiful group of islands, cheers

Constance La France

Date: 1/9/2025 3:38:00 PM

Margaret, a lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:51:00 AM

Many thanks, Constance. Poem of the day was a complete surprise. I didn’t know there was such a thing. Hugs.

Terrell Martin

Date: 1/9/2025 3:30:00 PM

I have no idea what "Xylan Yellow or Zetland" means but glad you do and enjoyed reading very much. Congratulations on POTD. Best regards, Terrell

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:53:00 AM

Thank you Terrell. Well now you know. :)I am pleased you enjoyed reading it cheers.

Paige Hind

Date: 1/9/2025 1:55:00 PM

Nice description! Do you live there? Congrats on POTD!

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:55:00 AM

Thank you, Paige. No, I live in Australia a fair distance away from Shetland cheers.

John Read

Date: 1/9/2025 11:39:00 AM

Congratulations Margaret on your POTD.

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/10/2025 2:56:00 AM

Thank you John. Best wishes.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/9/2025 8:45:00 AM

Grand images, word paintings, and sound effects! I am able to see, hear, and feel them within. Congratulations!

Joseph May

Date: 1/9/2025 8:40:00 AM

Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/9/2025 7:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading this lovely write. Your words painted a pretty picture. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.....................

Tom Woody

Date: 1/9/2025 6:48:00 AM

Clever. Never tried one of these. Nice choice for POTD

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/9/2025 6:14:00 AM

A place so lovingly described by your poem, the Shetlands Isles certainly deserves POTD. Congratulations.

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:43:00 AM

Many thanks for your kind comments Hilda .They are greatly appreciated.

Karen Jones

Date: 1/9/2025 4:18:00 AM

Wow a beautiful place I’ve never visited! Thanks for the introduction and congratulations on your potd honor!

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:45:00 AM

Thank you for reading Karen. I am pleased you liked it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/9/2025 1:18:00 AM

- The Shetland Isles are beautiful, Margaret ... your description is accurate .... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:47:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise. For your comments and your congratulations. Yes, there are some beautiful islands around north of Scotland.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 1/9/2025 12:37:00 AM

Hello Magaret, this sounds so heavenly beautiful, you’re so lucky to have seen such a lovely sight. Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a wonderful day.

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:50:00 AM

Zyroo Thank you so much for your comments and may you also have a wonderful day.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/9/2025 12:32:00 AM

You paint beautiful imagery with your words Margaret, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:52:00 AM

Thank you Tom. Can you believe I didn’t know what POTD stood for. So a nice surprise cheers.

Jeanette Swan

Date: 1/7/2025 7:43:00 PM

Lucky you! Did you see this? The sky, the hills, the peace, the colours... I like the 'jubilant kaleidoscope' and 'glorious hills'. May they skip and sing in your happy memories. J :)

Margaret Foster
Date: 1/9/2025 6:54:00 AM

Thank you for commenting Jeanette it is much appreciated. Not sure that they have wheat in Shetland but I needed a word starting with W. Cheers.