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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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The Shetland Isles


   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

January 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM

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

Margaret Foster

January 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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

Daniel Henry Rodgers

January 14, 2025 at 11:07 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

January 14, 2025 at 4:33 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

January 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Nice! Congrats on POTD!

Margaret Foster

January 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Thank you, Kim. Cheers.

Beryl Edmonds

January 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM

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

Margaret Foster

January 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM

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

Martin Challender

January 10, 2025 at 12:23 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

January 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM

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

Brandy Nicole

January 9, 2025 at 6:53 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

January 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM

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

Constance La France

January 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM

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

Margaret Foster

January 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM

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

Terrell Martin

January 9, 2025 at 3:30 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

January 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM

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

Paige Hind

January 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM

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

Margaret Foster

January 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM

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

John Read

January 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Congratulations Margaret on your POTD.

Margaret Foster

January 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Thank you John. Best wishes.

Christuraj Alex

January 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM

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

Joseph May

January 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM

Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD

Paula Goldsmith

January 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough

January 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM

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

Margaret Foster

January 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM

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

Karen Jones

January 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM

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

Margaret Foster

January 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM

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

Margaret Foster

January 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM

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

Zyrool Gifford

January 9, 2025 at 12:37 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

January 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

January 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM

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

Margaret Foster

January 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM

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

Jeanette Swan

January 7, 2025 at 7:43 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

January 9, 2025 at 6:54 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.

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