Abundance of sun
spotlights an exquisite
but rugged terrain.
Outcropping of rocks,
scattered peaks,
interrupt the mossy surface
of a rolling plateau.
Cavernous scars
define an aging face,
giving way
to placid lochs down below.
Faint sound of bagpipes
accompanies crisp air,
healing the damaged soul.
Author notes
Option #2
Written June 22nd, 2006
A contest entry
- Experience and Emotion by Dreams27.
450 points, ended August 24, 2007, 41 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - 'Images From Around the World' by Cynthia Gaines.
2000 points, ended September 19, 2008, 18 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Foreign Lands by Frodofan.
575 points, ended November 4, 2008, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Cities. Countries. Travel. Exploration. by Emmyb.
550 points, ended February 19, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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I just love the thought of that - standing on those mountains and hearing the bag pipes. It really stirs something in me.
Thanks for entering. -
I'd like to thank you for taking the time to enter my contest, 'Images From Around the World' with your beautifully thought-provoking poetry. Your "healing" imagery was perfect for this piece!! 
Judging will be done soon, and I wish the best of luck to you!! Thanks again, and have a great day!!! Take care, Cyn 
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a very beautifully written piece, thanks for entering, take care, Sam (Dreams27) xxxx
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wow, you did an awsome job! Thanks for entering! Good job and good luck!
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This very well gives a vivid description of Scotland's landform. This is a very description poem. I like your term: "define an aging face". I also like that you used "loch". The word gave it a Scotland tinge. Thanks for entering.
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Beautifully written, thank you for entering.
Always,
Terri Norris. -
very good
you forgot to tell them about the haggis scampering around gaily in the undergrowth great write,good luck in the contest with this lovely poem 
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Very nice! Just what I was asking for with the natural type of poem; a flowing thought that is not bound by rhyme. Great write! thanks so much for entering! Best wishes!
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Ah,a lovely piece of writing from you my friend.Scotland can always heal a damaged soul my friend.I'm also so glad that you wrote Loch instead of Lake,That's a very important thing to us Scots.Fantastic.Kenny
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Thank you so much. This was my first attempt at a free verse write. I thought a vivid memory might help the process. I'm glad this was an option. Probably my most memorable vacation ever. thanks again for the support and the kind words!
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I really love this poem...My friend Brian (Soul Satcher) gave me this title because it makes him think of Summer...You have done the title justice. This is a beautifully written poem with vivid imagery...I love it! Bravo!
Lynda
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I hope reflection of a week didn't insult a native view. I love the comments from all of the native Scots. If I had known how many would be reading this, I probably have been too intimidated to do the description justice. Thanks for the king comments!
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My only visit was July 2000 and it was 70+ degrees for seven straight days. Honestly, I was hoping for the nasty weather often experienced during the British Open. The best experience of my life regardless. Thank you for commenting!
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Wow - okay being a Highlander does technically make me bias, however, I'm sure anyone will tell you how much of a great job you have done with this piece - I could almost smell our fantastic fresh air as I read your write, such vivid imagery so tranquil and barren all at once - as it is.
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Well done and imaginately written.
A pleasant collection of reminiscent little cameos of Scotland -
excellent
Well expressed poem.I think your words in general captured the picture. Great words "healing the damaged soul" I believe Scotland does that(Especially in the Highlands) Thank you for Sharing and Writing. Happy Day. -
Unfortunately, I can only draw from one and only visit. I was there for the 2000 British Open. it seemed like the days were 18 hours long in July. The weather also happened to unusually warm and dry. I was actualy a little dissappointed, not to mention over dressed. Thanks for commenting!
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An abundance of sun? Are you sure you're in the same country as me? Maybe I need to head more towards the Highlands...
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This is gorgeous! The Scot in me smiles at the beautiful images you have described. The picture is illustrated so well:
"Cavernous scars
define an aging face,
giving way
to placid lochs down below."
Beautiful poem!
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i want to go to scotland someday, and this write just reminded me of how much! keep writing these pieces, i love them
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paint it in words
ok so i dont come from the highlands over there but i can appreciate the words you write and the vivid images they paint in my minds eye. who needs a postcard or a photograph when i can fly across the world by the words you have penned in an instant i am there. Great journey thank you for posting.Still it is damn cold over there but green gotta give you that one. Keep the ink flowing. Good luck in the contest. This was a pleasure to read.
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Ahh lovely my friend,very well written indeed.There is no better place than a lovely Summer in Scotland.It's total heaven.Kenny
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