Sipping Highlander Grogg to the dregs of the press.
Life has slowed in China cup, the Christmas recess
is satisfying as gifts are unwrapped, surprises revealed.
Headphones
antique tapestry
gift cards,
games appealed,
and many more things, but it’s the smiles
coming from the groggy lips of the miles
it took to spend the loving length of holiday
with family
its cache
gifts of this lifetime
time with grandsons does pay.
Categories:
highlander, christmas,
Form: Rhyme
The Highlander
From the sierras of Peru to the land of promise he came
as a student of life to learn but not for fame
but to absorb the thoughts of the American mind
and giving of his own in kind He took me as a friend
and always gave without regard
Even when his times were hard although he never showed it.
His knowledge and warmth has left a burning light
to brighten the path for all to see the breadth of his sincerity
What do children, parents ,best friend mean to you Contest
Sponsored by Jeff Cantor
May 19, 2018
Categories:
highlander, friend,
Form: Free verse
Highlander’s Legend
Ordinary once was man,
jaunty and sporadic were his thoughts.
He was thinking about sense of life,
and the toil and the strife.
Then he found a God for thought.
God holiness to him brought.
Then the man was scared and shocked
in his grief he found yet love.
In dignity to the World,
he paid respect to them all:
God, animals, humans, things –
he was poor, but lived as king.
(Original title was not allowed, so I had to modify it.)
Categories:
highlander, philosophy,
Form: Verse
And thus the story had begun,
For he is still quite young,
Desiring to look into the horizon,
Carefree, gulping his daily poison,
Highlander in the loose,
Carrying his basket of blues,
Wishing to wander into alien lands,
And holding on to random hands,
He masters the art of fancy ardour,
In the name of the Holy Father,
Never has he dived into deep waves
But he has treaded into numerous caves,
Unraveling beings not known to me,
But I mind to be
His object of mysterious gaze;
As long as he stays
Far away like the stars yonder
For them, untangling his profound wonder,
Wearing out his mind by night
Robbing broken birds from flight;
And thus the story will come to an end,
For he will move on to a deeper bend,
Leaving traces of rusty shackles
Nowhere to be seen from country castles.
I’ll go on wondering if he ever thinks,
Of fairy tales, fools and kings…
Categories:
highlander, dedication,
Form: Rhyme
There once was a Highlander Jockey
Like his stallion, brazen and cocky
Sorry for being coarse
I am hung like my horse
So boastful, and all walkie talkie
* Written 20/05/14 *
Categories:
highlander, animal, funny, sports,
Form: Limerick
~Please don't rate this its just for Jame's Birthday~
Happy Birthday Highlander!
Your writing truly makes us stir
You share your lovely poems with us
How blessed we are to have your touch
So on this very special day
I wrote this poem to simply say
May your Birthday bring you love and cheer
and always keep your friendship near
Have a wonderful Birthday James
As Always,
Shar
Categories:
highlander, dedicationbirthday, birthday,
Form: I do not know?
It's another year round the corner
That leaves this Highlander to ponder
It's New Year's Resolution time
What's in this boy's mind
Could it be to adventure out yonder
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
So where would this Highlander be
A captain on a yacht going to sea
With a beautiful blond
Sharing their literal fond
Round the coast of the land of the free
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
When sailing these oceans of blue
Just what would the pair of them do
Maybe some fishing
Or moonlight kissing
Whilst the seabirds fly over and go phew!
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Eventually we would have to hit land
And continue to go on as we planned
The head back out to sea
It's where were happy to be
Skinny dipping, loved up and so tanned
Categories:
highlander, adventure, friendship, sea
Form: Limerick
A man of words his mind comes alive on paper
A teacher of mine his lines so fine
Wisdom is defined with his poets desire
I imagine him sitting in a meadow across from the stream
His pen writes a life time of vibrance dreams
Always a buoyant light within his nature
An understanding of others
Empathy with his opened thoughts
An impact he has given through and through
An honesty in his talks
The proudest of fathers he is noble being
A writer of a treasure chest I do call you my friend
With the highlanders dream now penned
The bookshelve is now complete.....
For PRAISE YOUR POETRY SOUP PAL CONTEST
Hope James does not blush !!!
Categories:
highlander, friendship
Form: Light Verse
There is a Highlander I know
Whose words have always moved me so
Kindness and civility
Describe him to a Tee
Listen to him and learn as well
Surely you'll fall under his spell
James, just wanted to thank you for the co-writes we shared. You have been a
wonderful friend and I will always treasure the interaction we had.
Categories:
highlander, friendship
Form: Couplet
Not very popular yet.................................Highlander:
Because this distinct breed is very .............Rare
Fetch, beg, love to be walked common for ...Breed
There are so many colors to choose from......A
Person could have a hard time choosing.........Very
Intelligent, exotic..........................................Different
Traits make them a very special breed...........Cat
Categories:
highlander, animals, education, imagination, nature
Form: Free verse
This Saturday morning
As i logged on to the Soup
A blog i read
Left me cock-a-hoop
Our Italian poetess
Has decided to stay
So we can read and comment
For many a day
In her writing
She has her own style
Some make people worry
But make many people smile
This Highlander can say
With a smile on his face
That this Italian poetess
Is back home, in her place
http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/poetry-soup-4.php
Categories:
highlander, friendship, inspirational, on writing
Form: Rhyme
His talent as a Bard explodes
From an exquisite mind it flows
Through an instrument of script
Flooding parchment reverberating
Through the psyche creating waves
Reaching the far ends of the universe
Words of truth deep sentiment flourish
Propelling legitimate personal emotions
Giving due praise to brave loyal and true
To God nature his love and fellow Bards and
The magnificent highlands he loves so well
Always uplifting inspiring and sharing
Accept this tribute from an amateur a friend
With gratitude for reading commenting for
Being just who you are, The Highlander
Categories:
highlander, dedication, on writing and
Form: Free verse
James
Father, friend, cool co-worker and cheery
Son of Andrew James Fraser
Lover of: Nature, Music and Poetry
Who is: Emotional, polite and proud
My worries are: World Peace, Society and Glasgow Celtic winning the League
I would love to see: America, it's Grand Canyon and Canada's Fraser River
Resident of: Inverness, The Capital of the Highlands
Fraser
Categories:
highlander, family, father, friendship, music,
Form: Bio